How far is Eaton, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Eaton, IN to Gary, IN is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eaton and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton and Gary.
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Start on South Meridian Street
731 ft · 36 sec · South Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Indiana Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Indiana Avenue
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Continue on East Eaton-Albany Pike
1069 ft · 36 sec · East Eaton-Albany Pike
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Turn left onto North County Road 100 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · North County Road 100 East
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Turn right onto East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Continue on East County Road 600 North
7.3 mi · 11 min · East County Road 600 North
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South
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Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
100.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 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 Eaton and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Walnut Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eaton to Gary?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Eaton and 81.6 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eaton and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Eaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Gary. Straight-line distance: 135.4 mi (217.91 km).
#1 Eaton
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,726 |
| Coordinates | 40.3403200, -85.3508000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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