How far is City of Gary, IN from Cambridge City, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Cambridge City, IN is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Cambridge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Cambridge City.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville
1562 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Cambridge City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Cambridge City?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from City of Gary and 105.4 miles from Cambridge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Gary and Cambridge City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge City.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Cambridge City. Straight-line distance: 167.73 mi (269.94 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 39.8125500, -85.1716300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge City (-85.17163, 39.81255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.72 | $27.65 | $55.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $32.16 | $64.33 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $36.05 | $72.11 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $49.94 | $99.87 |
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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