How far is City of Gary, IN from Dale, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Dale, IN is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Dale.
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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
124.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lebanon
1702 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Hall Baker Road
1787 ft · 36 sec · Hall Baker Road
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Turn right
52 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Avenue
2384 ft · 56 sec · Indianapolis Avenue
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Turn left onto Copeland-Neese Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Copeland-Neese Road
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Turn right onto Holmes Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Holmes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Dale.
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
124 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Dale?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from City of Gary and 65.2 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 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 Dale, 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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
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Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Dale. Straight-line distance: 119.76 mi (192.74 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 Dale
Dale is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0167100, -86.4000000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-86.4, 40.01671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.75 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.05 | $40.11 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
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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