How far is City of Gary, IN from Wheatfield, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Wheatfield, IN is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Wheatfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Wheatfield.
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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
21.8 mi · 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East 181st Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on State Road 2
1 mi · 1 min · State Road 2
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Turn right
14.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
61 m · 9 sec · Grove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Wheatfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 Isolated Rain Showers near Wheatfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Wheatfield?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lake Dalecarlia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from City of Gary and 22.4 miles from Wheatfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Isolated Rain Showers near Wheatfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Dalecarlia
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 Lake Dalecarlia.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Wheatfield. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 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 Wheatfield
Township in Jasper County, Indiana
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 41.1930900, -87.0555800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatfield (-87.05558, 41.19309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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