How far is City of Gary, IN from Oak Park, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Oak Park, IN is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Oak Park.
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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
104.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana
1237 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
1337 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
1555 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Allison Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Allison Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allison Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Oak Park.
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 Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Cloudy near Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 132.4 miles from City of Gary and 132.3 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.71 one way or $69.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 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 Oak Park, 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 Cloudy near Oak Park.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
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 Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 243.5 mi (391.88 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 Oak Park
Oak Park is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3056200, -85.6963500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-85.69635, 38.30562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $3.72 | $34.71 | $69.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $45.26 | $90.52 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $62.69 | $125.38 |
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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