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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Hebron, IN is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
26.18 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.55 mi
33.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.14 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Wed, Sep 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 1:06 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 Hebron
Wed, Sep 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From City of Gary
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Hebron
13.1 mi
00h 18m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 18 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point, Hebron

    2311 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2265 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 231

    73 m · 4 sec · US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 231

    6.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 231

  10. 10

    Continue on Pratt Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pratt Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Casey Street

    614 ft · 18 sec · West Casey Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Casey Street

    823 ft · 32 sec · West Casey Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Sigler Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Sigler Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sigler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 56%
US Highway 231
6.51 mi · 25%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 7%
Pratt Street
1.32 mi · 5%
US 231
0.44 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

14.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 18m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from City of Gary and 13.1 miles from Hebron.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Hebron.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 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
Hebron

#2 Hebron

City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,669
Coordinates41.3186500, -87.2003100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Hebron (-87.20031, 41.31865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.36
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.68 $7.36
Mid-grade $4.57 $4.20 $8.41
Premium $5.11 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $6.91 $6.36 $12.72

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

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Hebron. The current time is 11:51:28.

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.