How far is Burns Harbor, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burns Harbor and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and City of Gary.
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Start on R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street
1996 ft · 1 min · W Street
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Continue on South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto George Nelson Drive
1816 ft · 50 sec · George Nelson Drive
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Turn slight right
765 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dunes Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn right onto Melton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Melton Road
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 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 Burns Harbor and City of Gary.
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.
Dunes Highway
Turn left onto Dunes Highway
5.76 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Burns Harbor 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 Burns Harbor to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Burns Harbor and 7.8 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Burns Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
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 Lake Station.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Michigan City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burns Harbor and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).
#1 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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