How far is City of Gary, IN from Lowell, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Lowell, IN is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Lowell.
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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
21.8 mi · 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell
1726 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East 181st Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Lowell.
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
21.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving City of Gary and Mostly Clear near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Lowell?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from City of Gary and 15.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Gary and Mostly Clear near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
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 Crown Point.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 21.38 mi (34.4 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 Lowell
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 9,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2914200, -87.4205900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-87.42059, 41.29142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.87 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $6.66 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
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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