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

The driving distance from Attica, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.11 mi
01h 54m
Flight
90.06 mi
144.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.06 mi
Kilometers
144.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.59 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Attica
Fri, Sep 18, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-09-18T18:38
Arrive City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Attica
54.7 mi
00h 57m
To City of Gary
54.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Perry Street

    554 ft · 19 sec · South Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
51.1 mi · 47%
West 200 North
47.7 mi · 44%
West Jackson Street
6.88 mi · 6%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
00h 57m from Attica
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Chance Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Attica and 54.4 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Attica 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Chance Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

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Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
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Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
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Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 90.06 mi (144.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Attica

City in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana

Population3,324
Coordinates40.2942000, -87.2489000
Altitude165
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: South Perry Street (-87.248855, 40.294227)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.16 $34.32
Premium $4.99 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $6.43 $24.74 $49.49

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Attica, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Attica is 18:38:31, although it is 17:38:31 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.