How far is Ogden Dunes, IN from Kouts, IN?
The driving distance from Ogden Dunes, IN to Kouts, IN is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes and Kouts.
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Start on Hillcrest Road
155 m · 22 sec · Hillcrest Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road
1944 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn right onto Max Mochal Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Max Mochal Highway
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Continue on North State Road 149
2.5 mi · 4 min · North State Road 149
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 23 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden Dunes and Kouts.
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.
SR 49 South
Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Ogden Dunes and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kouts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogden Dunes to Kouts?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Ogden Dunes and 14.5 miles from Kouts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Ogden Dunes and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kouts.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogden Dunes and Kouts. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.73 km).
#1 Ogden Dunes
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.6228100, -87.1917000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kouts
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 41.3167100, -87.0258600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-87.02583, 41.31671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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