There are
2,040 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Merrillville, IN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Merrillville, Indiana.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Merrillville, IN) is 1,754.43 mi.
2,040 mi = 3.22 kms