How far is Long Beach, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Indianapolis.
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Start on Claremont Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road
37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road
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Continue on Somerset Road
64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road
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Turn right onto Oriole Trail
963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail
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Turn right onto Avondale Drive
929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive
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Continue on North Karwick Road
2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road
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Turn right onto US-12
1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on West Michigan Boulevard
1801 ft · 44 sec · West Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on US-12
1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on US-12
579 ft · 11 sec · US-12
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Continue on West Dunes Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Dunes Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1319 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Gary-Michigan City Highway
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Turn left onto North Tremont Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road
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Continue on County Road 100 East
783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East
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Turn left
1029 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
2173 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on North West Street
2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Long Beach and 87.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Long Beach and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.88 km).
#1 Long Beach
Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.7389300, -86.8569700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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