How far is City of Gary, IN from Oxford, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Oxford, IN is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Oxford.
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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
47 mi · 53 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Morocco, Rensselaer
1590 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Road 500 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 500 E
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Continue on East 600 South
10.1 mi · 15 min · East 600 South
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Continue on E 1550 S
2622 ft · 50 sec · E 1550 S
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Turn left onto South 400 E
2648 ft · 47 sec · South 400 E
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Continue straight
2637 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
49 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn sharp left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East McConnell Street
691 ft · 14 sec · East McConnell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McConnell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Oxford.
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
47 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Oxford?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from City of Gary and 43.1 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 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 Oxford, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
Rensselaer
Kankakee
Gilman
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.91 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 Oxford
Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.5197600, -87.2477900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-87.24779, 40.51976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.86 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.16 | $30.33 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
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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