How far is City of Gary, IN from South Haven, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to South Haven, IN is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and South Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and South Haven.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto 37th Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 37th Avenue
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Turn right onto McCool Road
2565 ft · 1 min · McCool Road
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Turn left onto Midway Drive
1724 ft · 1 min · Midway Drive
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Turn right onto Fremont Road
13 m · 2 sec · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and South Haven.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
8.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to South Haven?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from City of Gary and 8.1 miles from South Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gary, IN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 11.37 mi (18.3 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 South Haven
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.5419800, -87.1372600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Haven (-87.13726, 41.54198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
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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