How far is Gary, IN from Angola, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Angola, IN is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.27 mi
02h 37m
Flight
121.27 mi
195.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.27 mi
Kilometers
195.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.27 mi
Kilometers
222.52 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angola
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Angola
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:30 PM CDT
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
Granger
IN

Census-designated place in St.

From Gary
69 mi
01h 18m
To Angola
69.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Angola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Angola.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

    638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    128.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing

    2252 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 127: Angola

    1188 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    154 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    40 m · 12 sec · Public Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Angola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
129 mi · 93%
SR 127
5.21 mi · 4%
I 69
2.38 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi
Harrison Street
0.48 mi
I 90 East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
121.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
01h 18m from Gary
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Angola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Angola?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Gary and 69.3 miles from Angola.

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

The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Angola.

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Granger, 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 Granger.

RAIL

Elkhart station

14 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

15 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

17 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

25 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Angola. Straight-line distance: 121.27 mi (195.16 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Angola

#2 Angola

City in Indiana, United States

Population8,827
Coordinates41.6347700, -84.9994100
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Angola (-84.99941, 41.63477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Angola, IN. The current time in Gary is 04:26:44, although it is 05:26:44 in Angola.

Distance to Other Cities

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