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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Mulberry, IN is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
103 mi
02h 02m
Flight
93.44 mi
150.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.44 mi
Kilometers
150.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103 mi
Kilometers
165.76 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulberry
Thu, Sep 17, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Sep 17, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-17T13:45
Arrive Mulberry
Thu, Sep 17, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
51.5 mi
01h 01m
To Mulberry
51.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Dayton, Lafayette

    2571 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SR 38

    1.1 km · 1 min · SR 38

  8. 8

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 38

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38

  10. 10

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn uturn

    39 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
93.1 mi · 90%
State Road 38
4.91 mi · 5%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 2%
SR 38
1.19 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

93.1 mi · 01h 43m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 01m from City of Gary
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 51.5 miles from City of Gary and 51.4 miles from Mulberry.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 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 Mulberry, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulberry.

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 Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 93.44 mi (150.37 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
Mulberry

#2 Mulberry

Town in Clinton County, Indiana

Population1,213
Coordinates40.3444800, -86.6652800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Mulberry (-86.66528, 40.34448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.66
Round trip
$27.31
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $13.66 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.31 $15.70 $31.40
Premium $4.85 $17.65 $35.30
Diesel $6.29 $22.88 $45.77

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Mulberry, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 13:45:44, although it is 14:45:44 in Mulberry.

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.