How far is Long Beach, IN from Kankakee, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Kankakee, IN is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Kankakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Kankakee.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Karwick Road
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Continue on Warnke Road
614 ft · 21 sec · Warnke Road
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Continue on Warnke Road
1734 ft · 54 sec · Warnke Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
662 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 8 min
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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 Kankakee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.44 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Kankakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Kankakee?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Long Beach and 14.5 miles from Kankakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Kankakee.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Kankakee. Straight-line distance: 22.86 mi (36.79 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 Kankakee
Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
| Population | 982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5083800, -86.5394600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 104 (-86.5394, 41.508409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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