How far is Dyer, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Dyer, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyer and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer and City of Gary.
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Start on Hart Street
1548 ft · 45 sec · Hart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Matteson Street
590 ft · 18 sec · Matteson Street
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Turn left onto Sheffield Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Sheffield Avenue
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Turn right onto East 213th Street
2651 ft · 1 min · East 213th Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Calumet Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41: Detroit
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1897 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Dyer and City of 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.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
7.4 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Dyer 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 Dyer to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Dyer and 8.9 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dyer and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 km).
#1 Dyer
Town in Indiana
| Population | 15,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.4942000, -87.5217100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.59 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
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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