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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Upland, IN is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.49 mi
03h 32m
Flight
123.66 mi
199.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.66 mi
Kilometers
199.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Fri, Sep 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-17T19:29
Arrive Upland
Thu, Sep 17, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
82.7 mi
01h 46m
To Upland
82.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 500 South

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East 500 South

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 500 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 500 South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
89.6 mi · 54%
Strawtown Pike
4.59 mi · 3%
East 500 South
3.94 mi · 2%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.14 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

89.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 46m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from City of Gary and 82.8 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 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 Upland, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Upland. Straight-line distance: 123.66 mi (199.01 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
Upland

#2 Upland

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,706
Coordinates40.4756000, -85.4944200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Upland (-85.49442, 40.4756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.31 $25.19 $50.38
Premium $4.85 $28.32 $56.64
Diesel $6.29 $36.72 $73.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Upland, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 19:29:25, although it is 20:29:25 in Upland.

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.