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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Fowler, IN is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.59 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.65 mi
108.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.65 mi
Kilometers
108.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.59 mi
Kilometers
124.87 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fowler
Wed, Sep 23, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T11:51
Arrive Fowler
Wed, Sep 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Roselawn
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
38.8 mi
00h 51m
To Fowler
38.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47 mi · 53 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Morocco, Rensselaer

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 500 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 500 E

  9. 9

    Continue on East 600 South

    10.1 mi · 15 min · East 600 South

  10. 10

    Continue on E 1550 S

    2622 ft · 50 sec · E 1550 S

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 400 E

    2648 ft · 47 sec · South 400 E

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2637 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    696 ft · 21 sec · East 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    106 m · 21 sec · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
47 mi · 61%
East 600 South
10.1 mi · 13%
County Road 500 E
2 mi · 3%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 2%
South 400 E
1 mi · 1%
E 1550 S
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

47 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roselawn
00h 51m from City of Gary
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Cloudy near Fowler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Roselawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from City of Gary and 38.8 miles from Fowler.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 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 Fowler, 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 Cloudy near Fowler.

Stop Ideas Near Roselawn

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

26 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

43 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Fowler. Straight-line distance: 67.65 mi (108.87 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
Fowler

#2 Fowler

County seat in Indiana

Population2,305
Coordinates40.6167000, -87.3208500
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Fowler (-87.32085, 40.6167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.92
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $10.96 $21.92
Mid-grade $4.57 $12.52 $25.04
Premium $5.11 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $6.91 $18.94 $37.89

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Fowler, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 11:51:30, although it is 12:51:30 in Fowler.

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.