How far is Aboite, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Aboite, IN to Gary, IN is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.53 mi
02h 35m
Flight
112.97 mi
181.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.97 mi
Kilometers
181.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.53 mi
Kilometers
208.46 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Aboite
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aboite
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aboite
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Aboite
65.1 mi
01h 17m
To Gary
64.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aboite and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aboite and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on Aboite Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Aboite Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Redding Drive

    1592 ft · 1 min · Redding Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    34 m · 2 sec · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  7. 7

    Turn left

    93.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aboite and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 12%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
South 800 East
4.01 mi · 3%
West County Line Road South
4.01 mi · 3%
West Jefferson Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Aboite Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.5 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 17m from Aboite
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Aboite and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aboite to Gary?

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Aboite and 64.4 miles from Gary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Aboite and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Aboite and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aboite and Gary. Straight-line distance: 112.97 mi (181.8 km).

Aboite

#1 Aboite

Township in Allen County, Indiana

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0008800, -85.3180300
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Aboite Road (-85.318163, 41.000882)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.44 $38.87
Premium $4.65 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $5.30 $24.24 $48.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Aboite, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Aboite is 19:55:52, although it is 18:55:52 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.