How far is Chesterton, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterton and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterton and City of Gary.
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Start on South 9th Street
115 m · 22 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2783 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto North Jackson Boulevard
712 ft · 20 sec · North Jackson Boulevard
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Continue on Wagner Road
1271 ft · 38 sec · Wagner Road
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Turn left onto East Beam Street
1.3 km · 3 min · East Beam Street
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2695 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 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 · 29 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 Chesterton 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.
East Beam Street
Merge slight left
6.13 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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterton to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.7 miles from Chesterton and 9.4 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).
#1 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 13,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105900, -87.0642000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.71 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Diesel | $6.70 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
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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