How far is Cedar Lake, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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City in Indiana, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and City of Gary.
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Start on Lauerman Street
692 ft · 34 sec · Lauerman Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 55 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Doffin Street
1104 ft · 49 sec · Doffin Street
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Continue on West 135th Place
978 ft · 45 sec · West 135th Place
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Turn right onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 46 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 26 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cline Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
91 m · 13 sec · West Joliet Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2036 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Cedar Lake 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.
Taft Street
Continue on Taft Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Cedar Lake and 18.1 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Dyer station
Gary, IN
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Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 16.7 mi (26.88 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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