How far is City of Gary, IN from Waterloo, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Waterloo, IN is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Waterloo.
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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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4
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
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West County Line Road South
110 m · 6 sec · West County Line Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto West County Line Road South
560 ft · 13 sec · West County Line Road South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West County Line Road South
38 m · 2 sec · West County Line Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto West County Line Road South
2112 ft · 49 sec · West County Line Road South
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Turn right onto North Morgantown Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Morgantown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Morgantown Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Morgantown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Morgantown Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto County Road 600 North
59 m · 5 sec · County Road 600 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 600 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Waterloo.
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 Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 82.9 miles from City of Gary and 82.8 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 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 Waterloo, 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 Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
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 Battle Ground.
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Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 152.83 mi (245.96 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 Waterloo
Waterloo is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5625500, -86.1974900 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterloo (-86.19749, 39.56255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 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 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 | $3.72 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
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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