How far is City of Gary, IN from York, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to York, IN is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and York.
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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
128.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing
2252 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
153 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Old US 27
84 m · 8 sec · North Old US 27
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Old State Road 1
1.9 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Isolated Rain Showers near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to York?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from City of Gary and 71.6 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 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 York, 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 Isolated Rain Showers near York.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and York. Straight-line distance: 130.41 mi (209.88 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 York
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 746 |
| Coordinates | 41.6883800, -84.8224600 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: York (-84.82246, 41.68838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $33.99 | $67.97 |
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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