How far is City of Gary, IN from New Pekin, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and New Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and New Pekin.
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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
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
80.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 West: Salem
1274 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue
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Continue on West Mount Drive
906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive
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Continue on State Road 56
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Road 56
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Turn left onto Salem Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Bypass
69 m · 4 sec · State Road 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Road 60
6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and New Pekin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near New Pekin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to New Pekin?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from City of Gary and 130.2 miles from New Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 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 New Pekin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near New Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
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 Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 224.79 mi (361.76 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 New Pekin
City in Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 38.5050600, -86.0169200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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