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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Davis, IN is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.47 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.03 mi
45.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.03 mi
Kilometers
45.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.47 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis
Tue, Oct 13, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 7:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T17:49
Arrive Davis
Tue, Oct 13, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Porter
IN

Settlement in Indiana, USA

From City of Gary
17.2 mi
00h 21m
To Davis
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1347 ft · 35 sec · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    622 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    3126 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 35 North: Michigan City

    1361 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    990 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
24.7 mi · 72%
Indiana Toll Road
5.38 mi · 16%
I 94
0.65 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi · 1%
US 20 West
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 21m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from City of Gary and 17.3 miles from Davis.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near Davis.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

18 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

22 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo

34 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

34 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Davis. Straight-line distance: 28.03 mi (45.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Davis

Township in Starke County, Indiana

Population1,007
Coordinates41.7147600, -86.8261400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Davis (-86.82614, 41.71476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.53
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $4.77 $9.53
Mid-grade $4.49 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $5.01 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $6.64 $8.10 $16.20

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Davis. The current time is 17:49:04.

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.