How far is Long Beach, IN from Michigan City, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Michigan City, IN is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Michigan City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Michigan City.
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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
548 ft · 23 sec · East Michigan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pine Street
2881 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
127 m · 24 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1959 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto East Homer Street
151 m · 22 sec · East Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Michigan City.
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.
US-12
Turn right onto US-12
1.21 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Michigan City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Michigan City?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Pottawattamie Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Long Beach and 2.1 miles from Michigan City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Michigan City.
Stop Ideas Near Pottawattamie Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Michigan City. Straight-line distance: 2.93 mi (4.71 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 Michigan City
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 31,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7075400, -86.8950300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Homer Street (-86.89503, 41.707531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.86 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
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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