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

The driving distance from Albion, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
114.86 mi
02h 18m
Flight
100.36 mi
161.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.36 mi
Kilometers
161.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.86 mi
Kilometers
184.85 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Albion
Wed, Sep 23, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-09-23T15:08
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
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
Walkerton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Albion
55.6 mi
01h 09m
To City of Gary
59.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 300 North

    66 m · 8 sec · West 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North York Street

    107 m · 21 sec · North York Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1001 ft · 19 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    14.1 mi · 20 min · US Highway 6

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Market Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park

    2112 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
34.3 mi · 30%
Roosevelt Road
31.8 mi · 28%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 14%
US Highway 6
14.1 mi · 12%
East Market Street
3.74 mi · 3%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Continue on Roosevelt Road

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walkerton
01h 09m from Albion
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Albion and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Walkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Albion and 59.2 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albion 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 Patchy Drizzle around Albion and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Walkerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walkerton, 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 Walkerton.

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South Bend station

29 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
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New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
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New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

45 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 100.36 mi (161.51 km).

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#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
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: West 300 North (-85.42442, 41.395582)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.34 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.1 gal · 30.68 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.57 $18.50 $37.01
Premium $5.11 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $6.91 $28.00 $56.00

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Albion, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Albion is 15:08:45, although it is 14:08:45 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.