How far is City of Gary, IN from Montpelier, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Montpelier, IN is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Montpelier.
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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
1347 ft · 35 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North
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Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Sears Drive
2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on East North 00 South
14.4 mi · 16 min · East North 00 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Montpelier.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from City of Gary and 82 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 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 Montpelier, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 129.53 mi (208.46 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 Montpelier
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.5539300, -85.2774700 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montpelier (-85.27747, 40.55393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
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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