How far is Alexandria, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Alexandria, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and City of Gary.
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Start on North Canal Street
19 m · 8 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1991 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Cleveland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cleveland Street
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South
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Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
103.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and City of Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Rain Showers Likely near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Alexandria and 84.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alexandria 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Rain Showers Likely near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 126.78 mi (204.03 km).
#1 Alexandria
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 40.2628200, -85.6758100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| Diesel | $6.84 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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