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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Taylor, IN is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
99.31 mi
02h 03m
Flight
89.35 mi
143.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.35 mi
Kilometers
143.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.83 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Oct 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-16T01:35
Arrive Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
49.7 mi
01h 01m
To Taylor
49.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 500 South

    1.3 mi · 5 min · West 500 South

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South 150 West

    1422 ft · 1 min · South 150 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 550 South

    84 m · 19 sec · West 550 South

  15. 15

    Turn left

    77 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
83.4 mi · 84%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 6%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 2%
West 500 South
1.31 mi · 1%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
SR 43
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

83.4 mi · 01h 32m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 01m from City of Gary
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 49.7 miles from City of Gary and 49.6 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 Taylor, 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 Rain Showers near Taylor.

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 Taylor. Straight-line distance: 89.35 mi (143.8 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
Taylor

#2 Taylor

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population798
Coordinates40.3403100, -86.9336200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Taylor (-86.93362, 40.34031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.64 $31.27
Premium $4.99 $17.51 $35.02
Diesel $6.62 $23.24 $46.48

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 Taylor, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 01:35:42, although it is 02:35:42 in Taylor.

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.