How far is City of Gary, IN from Hamilton, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Hamilton, IN is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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 06m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Hamilton.
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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
93.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Dayton, Lafayette
2571 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto SR 38
1.1 km · 1 min · SR 38
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Continue on Walnut Street
1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on State Road 38
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on West County Road 400 North
2.1 mi · 4 min · West County Road 400 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 600 West
16 m · 2 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 600 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Hamilton.
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
93.1 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 52.8 miles from City of Gary and 52.7 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 Hamilton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
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 Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 94.38 mi (151.89 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 Hamilton
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.3447600, -86.6180600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-86.61806, 40.34476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.57 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
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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