How far is City of Gary, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
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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
12.3 mi · 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2668 ft · 55 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street
2139 ft · 1 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · West 153rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
2990 ft · 2 min · Clark Street
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Turn right onto White Oak Terrace
680 ft · 35 sec · White Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
582 ft · 26 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from City of Gary and 12.7 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
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 Merrillville.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 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 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.72 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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