Origin
Long Beach, IN
Late night in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
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.
Long Beach, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Lake Park, IN
SERHAT TUĞ
Trip Overview
Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, IN is 20.1 miles and takes about 33m via US 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Indiana's Midwest region, ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger trip. The route primarily uses US 20, a major highway that makes for efficient travel. With no planned stops and a duration under an hour, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. Consider this for a simple hop between two points in the same state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 73% of the journey on primary roads and highways. You'll experience a 14.6-mile stretch on US 20, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a profile that leans towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. While the majority is highway, the introduction of North Karwick Road and East Michigan Boulevard will introduce some local road elements as you approach your destination. This mix suggests a drive that's generally swift but may involve a slight change in pace near the end.
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 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and North Karwick Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somerset Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Somerset Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oriole Trail
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Avondale Drive
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 20
Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
5
17 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| North Karwick Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| East Michigan Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Chicago Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Warnke Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oriole Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avondale Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Emery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 14.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, IN and Lake Park, IN.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Claremont Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Somerset Road
3
Continue on Somerset Road
209 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Road
4
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oriole Trail
5
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avondale Drive
6
Continue on North Karwick Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Karwick Road
7
Continue on Warnke Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warnke Road
8
Continue on Warnke Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Warnke Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Michigan Boulevard
10
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 20
11
Take the exit onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 20
Toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 20
13
Continue on US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
14
Turn left onto North Emery Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Emery Road
15
Turn right onto East Chicago Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
16
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
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
Lake Park, IN
Late night in Lake Park on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 cooler 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 Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, IN covers 20.1 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, North Karwick Road, East Michigan Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Long Beach, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, 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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