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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Logansport, IN is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
105.06 mi
02h 17m
Flight
77.59 mi
124.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.59 mi
Kilometers
124.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.07 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logansport
Wed, Sep 23, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 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 Logansport
Wed, Sep 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From City of Gary
52.5 mi
01h 08m
To Logansport
52.6 mi
01h 08m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Logansport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington

    1629 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    14.9 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East 100 North

    12.6 mi · 18 min · East 100 North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
60.3 mi · 57%
East 100 North
12.6 mi · 12%
East Washington Street
9.44 mi · 9%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
US 24
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 08m from City of Gary
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Logansport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 52.5 miles from City of Gary and 52.6 miles from Logansport.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.84 one way or $29.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 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 Logansport, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Logansport.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Logansport. Straight-line distance: 77.59 mi (124.87 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
Logansport

#2 Logansport

City in Indiana

Population17,454
Coordinates40.7544800, -86.3566700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Logansport (-86.35667, 40.75448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
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.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.84
Round trip
$29.68
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $14.84 $29.68
Mid-grade $4.57 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $5.11 $18.95 $37.91
Diesel $6.91 $25.65 $51.30

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 Logansport, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 11:51:27, although it is 12:51:27 in Logansport.

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.