How far is Cicero, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Cicero, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and City of Gary.
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Start on East Brinton Street
11 m · 4 sec · East Brinton Street
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Turn right onto South Peru Street
3087 ft · 60 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
1586 ft · 32 sec · West Jackson Street
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Continue on East 236th Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · East 236th Street
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Continue on East 236th Street
667 ft · 13 sec · East 236th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 236th Street
4 mi · 7 min · 236th Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Continue on IN-47
14.5 mi · 26 min · IN-47
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Take the ramp slight right
786 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Chicago
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
115.8 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Cicero 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
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and 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 Cicero to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Cicero and 73.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.36 one way or $38.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cicero 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,999 |
| Coordinates | 40.1239300, -86.0133200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.75 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
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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