How far is City of Gary, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.45 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.38 mi
19.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.38 mi
Kilometers
19.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Tue, Sep 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Tue, Sep 15, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-15T20:07
Arrive Crown Point
Tue, Sep 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Ross
IN

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

From City of Gary
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Crown Point
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Crown Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Crown Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Taft Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Crown Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.77 mi · 35%
Taft Street
4.01 mi · 30%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
3.34 mi · 25%
West 8th Avenue
0.61 mi · 5%
Cleveland Street
0.28 mi · 2%
West Ridge Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 12m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from City of Gary and 6.7 miles from Crown Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ross, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.

BUS

Gary, IN

9 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

12 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

25 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.44
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $1.72 $3.44
Mid-grade $4.15 $1.99 $3.98
Premium $4.68 $2.25 $4.49
Diesel $6.19 $2.97 $5.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Crown Point. The current time is 20:07:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.