Origin
Lake Park, IN
Afternoon in Lake Park on Friday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Park, IN to Long Beach, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Park, IN
SERHAT TUĞ
Long Beach, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Park, IN to Long Beach, IN covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, SR 212, East Chicago Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and SR 212. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and SR 212. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near North Emery Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Emery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Emery Road
Turn left onto North Emery Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20 toward US 20 West: Michigan City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Oriole Trail
Turn left onto Oriole Trail
Navigation decision point
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Somerset Road
Turn left onto Somerset Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| SR 212 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freyer Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US-12 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Karwick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oriole Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avondale Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park, IN and Long Beach, IN.
1
Start on East Chicago Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
2
Turn left onto North Emery Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Emery Road
3
Turn right onto US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 20
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
5
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
6
Turn straight onto US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20
7
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 212
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 212
9
Turn left onto Freyer Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Freyer Road
10
Turn left onto US 12
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
US-12
11
Turn right onto North Karwick Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Karwick Road
12
Continue on Avondale Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Avondale Drive
13
Turn left onto Oriole Trail
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oriole Trail
14
Turn left onto Somerset Road
209 ft
·
9 sec
·
Somerset Road
15
Continue on Somerset Road
259 ft
·
11 sec
·
Somerset Road
16
Arrive at destination
Claremont Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Beach, IN
Afternoon in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Park, IN to Long Beach, IN covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, SR 212, East Chicago Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Lake Park, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Emery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lake Park, IN to Long Beach, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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