How far is City of Gary, IN from Dunkirk, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Dunkirk.
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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
60.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington
1629 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left
14.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East 100 North
10.4 mi · 14 min · East 100 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Dunkirk.
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
60.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from City of Gary and 51.4 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 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 Dunkirk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 76.23 mi (122.68 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 Dunkirk
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.7564300, -86.3936100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-86.39361, 40.75643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.96 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $16.53 | $33.05 |
| Premium | $5.09 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Diesel | $6.92 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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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