How far is Davis, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Davis, IN to Gary, IN is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davis and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davis and Gary.
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Start on the route
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
613 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1037 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2578 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davis and Gary.
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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Davis and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davis to Gary?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Davis and 17.1 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davis and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
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 Porter.
Michigan City
Gary, IN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davis and Gary. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).
#1 Davis
Township in Starke County, Indiana
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147600, -86.8261400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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