How far is Albany, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Albany, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.59 mi
03h 23m
Flight
141.59 mi
227.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.59 mi
Kilometers
297.07 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Sun, Sep 20, 1:40 PM CDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Sep 20, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-09-20T11:17
Arrive City of Gary
Sun, Sep 20, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:23 AM to 10:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Albany
91.6 mi
01h 41m
To City of Gary
93 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on North Delaware Street

    128 m · 21 sec · North Delaware Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 North

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East County Road 600 North

  4. 4

    Continue on East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  5. 5

    Continue on East County Road 600 North

    7.3 mi · 11 min · East County Road 600 North

  6. 6

    Continue on 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 150 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28

  10. 10

    Continue on East 150 South

    4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South

  11. 11

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  13. 13

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  23. 23

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and City of 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
112 mi · 60%
East County Road 600 North
10 mi · 5%
East 600 North
9.97 mi · 5%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 5%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 4%
1200 North
6.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Avenue

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 41m from Albany
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Albany and 93 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.87 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

Town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U.

Population2,136
Coordinates40.3008800, -85.2419100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: North Delaware Street (-85.242058, 40.300879)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.66 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.46
13.02 gal · 49.32 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $26.23 $52.46
Mid-grade $4.57 $29.78 $59.55
Premium $5.11 $33.26 $66.52
Diesel $6.71 $43.69 $87.38

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 · Sep 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Albany, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Albany is 11:17:21, although it is 10:17:21 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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