How far is Cass, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Cass, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cass and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cass and City of Gary.
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Start on Cass Washington Street
953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street
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Continue on South County Road 700 East
1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East
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Turn right onto East County Road 50 South
1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South
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Turn straight
6.8 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
775 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right
867 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right
30 mi · 46 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 46 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 Cass and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cass and 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 Cass to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Cass and 98.1 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cass 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 Likely around Cass and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cass and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (279 km).
#1 Cass
Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.0869900, -87.2786300 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.86 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $35.07 | $70.13 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $46.55 | $93.09 |
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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