How far is City of Gary, IN from Cumberland, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Cumberland, IN is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.64 mi
03h 08m
Flight
145.23 mi
233.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.23 mi
Kilometers
233.72 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.64 mi
Kilometers
264.96 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Thu, Sep 17, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Sep 17, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-16T21:06
Arrive Cumberland
Thu, Sep 17, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
82.3 mi
01h 34m
To Cumberland
82.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Washington Street

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East: Cumberland, Greenfield

    84 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    4 mi · 8 min · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Muessing Street

    29 m · 3 sec · South Muessing Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Muessing Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
158 mi · 96%
East Washington Street
4.03 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
US 40 East
0.36 mi
West 8th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 34m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from City of Gary and 82.3 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 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 Cumberland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 145.23 mi (233.72 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
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

Population2,774
Coordinates39.7761500, -85.9572000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Cumberland (-85.9572, 39.77615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.74
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $20.87 $41.74
Mid-grade $4.18 $24.26 $48.51
Premium $4.71 $27.34 $54.68
Diesel $6.22 $36.12 $72.24

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Cumberland, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 21:06:58, although it is 22:06:58 in Cumberland.

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.