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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Winfield, IN is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.44 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.64 mi
21.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.64 mi
Kilometers
21.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Fri, Sep 18, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 8:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-18T19:27
Arrive Winfield
Fri, Sep 18, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From City of Gary
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To Winfield
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    1038 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 109th Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East 109th Avenue

    2240 ft · 52 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Iowa Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Street

    2623 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 117th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12.3 mi · 67%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 10%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 6%
East 109th Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Iowa Street
0.5 mi · 3%
East 113th Avenue
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 14m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from City of Gary and 9.2 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 13.64 mi (21.95 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
Winfield

#2 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Winfield (-87.27531, 41.40531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.55
Round trip
$5.10
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $2.55 $5.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.99 $3.24 $6.49
Diesel $6.43 $4.18 $8.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Winfield. The current time is 19:27:06.

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.