How far is City of Gary, IN from Woodburn, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Woodburn, IN is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Woodburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Woodburn.
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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
1347 ft · 35 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
101.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crescent Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent Avenue
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Continue on Stellhorn Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road
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Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Continue on Thimlar Road
136 m · 10 sec · Thimlar Road
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Turn right onto Platter Road
2442 ft · 49 sec · Platter Road
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Webster Road
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Turn left onto Woodburn Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1423 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
33 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Woodburn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Woodburn?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from City of Gary and 73.9 miles from Woodburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 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 Woodburn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodburn.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 133.25 mi (214.44 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 Woodburn
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1253300, -84.8533000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodburn (-84.8533, 41.12533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
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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