How far is Galveston, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Galveston, IN to Gary, IN is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galveston and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galveston and Gary.
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Start on West Jackson Street
37 m · 8 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto California Street
14.2 mi · 21 min · California Street
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
3264 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello
1189 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto West 100 North
4 mi · 6 min · West 100 North
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Take the ramp right
1961 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Galveston and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 100 North
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galveston 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 Galveston to Gary?
The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Galveston and 60.1 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Galveston and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galveston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Gary. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).
#1 Galveston
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.5789300, -86.1902700 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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