How far is Edgewood, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Edgewood, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.3 mi
02h 38m
Flight
146.49 mi
235.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.49 mi
Kilometers
235.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.59 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 5:28 AM CST
Return by in Edgewood
Thu, Nov 12, 9:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-11-12T03:50
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 6:28 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Edgewood
80.5 mi
01h 19m
To City of Gary
80.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on East Dudley Avenue

    24 m · 10 sec · East Dudley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    3244 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Thompson Road

    3223 ft · 1 min · East Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    691 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South East Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South East Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 75%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 11%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 19m from Edgewood
Leave By
1:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely leaving Edgewood and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Edgewood and 80.8 miles from City of Gary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edgewood and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely around Edgewood and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookston.

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 146.49 mi (235.76 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,850
Coordinates39.6847700, -86.1341500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: East Dudley Avenue (-86.134151, 39.684905)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.55 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.63
11.38 gal · 43.1 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.31 $40.63
Mid-grade $4.19 $23.82 $47.64
Premium $4.71 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $6.59 $37.49 $74.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edgewood, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Edgewood is 03:50:04, although it is 02:50:04 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.