How far is DeMotte, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from DeMotte, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeMotte and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeMotte and City of Gary.
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Start on North Halleck Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Halleck Street
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Continue on County Road 800
4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 800
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Turn left onto State Road 2
1 mi · 1 min · State Road 2
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Continue on East 181st Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 North: Chicago
1331 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 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 DeMotte and City of Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy leaving DeMotte and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeMotte to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from DeMotte and 18.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around DeMotte and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
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 Winfield.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeMotte and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).
#1 DeMotte
City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950400, -87.1986400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.00 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
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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