Origin
Ogden Dunes, IN
Afternoon in Ogden Dunes on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden Dunes, IN to Furnessville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden Dunes, IN
fish socks
Furnessville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 10.7-mile journey from Ogden Dunes, IN to Furnessville, IN is a quick, 18-minute drive that's perfect for a single-day excursion within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate Dunes Highway and US Highway 20, with a portion on West Oak Hill Road, experiencing a mixed drive profile. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly and doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a straightforward trip ideal for a short scenic drive or a quick hop between two points in Indiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 36% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.6 miles on Dunes Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts as you progress, moving between more open highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you near Furnessville. This variation ensures the drive remains engaging without becoming overly complex.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dunes Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hillcrest Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hillcrest Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (US 12 / Dunes Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (310 East): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hillcrest Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Hillcrest Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 12 / Dunes Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 12 / Dunes Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
310 East
Turn right onto 310 East
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Furness Road
Turn right onto East Furness Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dunes Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 20 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Oak Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Hillcrest Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 310 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Furness Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dunes Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes, IN and Furnessville, IN.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
508 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Hillcrest Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 12
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dunes Highway
4
Turn slight right onto West Oak Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Oak Hill Road
5
Turn slight left onto US 20
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 20
6
Turn right onto 310 East
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
310 East
7
Turn right onto East Furness Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Furness Road
8
Arrive at destination
East Furness Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Furnessville, IN
Afternoon in Furnessville on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
18m 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 Ogden Dunes, IN to Furnessville, IN covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dunes Highway, US Highway 20, West Oak Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hillcrest Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (US 12 / Dunes Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (310 East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ogden Dunes, IN to Furnessville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
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