How far is Bremen, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Bremen, IN to Gary, IN is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
72.66 mi
01h 26m
Flight
62.82 mi
101.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.66 mi
Kilometers
116.94 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:26 AM to 10:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
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
Kingsbury
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bremen
35.1 mi
00h 43m
To Gary
37.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Plymouth Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

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

    2112 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
31.8 mi · 44%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 21%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.7 mi · 19%
West Plymouth Street
3.11 mi · 4%
SR 49 North
1.88 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
00h 43m from Bremen
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Bremen and 37.5 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

27 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

29 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

30 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

38 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Gary. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.148028, 41.446442)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bremen, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Bremen is 02:19:03, although it is 01:19:03 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.