How far is Gary, IN from Argos, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Argos, IN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.12 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.58 mi
102.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.58 mi
Kilometers
102.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.72 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argos
Sat, May 2, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sat, May 2, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-05-02T19:22
Arrive Argos
Sat, May 2, 9:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Hanna
IN

Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana

From Gary
39 mi
00h 52m
To Argos
39.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South

    2480 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    1925 ft · 39 sec · Indiana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 52%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 20%
US 31 South
7.96 mi · 10%
West Walnut Street
2.07 mi · 3%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

40.3 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
00h 52m from Gary
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Argos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Gary and 39.1 miles from Argos.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Argos, 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 Sunny near Argos.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

36 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Argos. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Argos

Town in Indiana

Population1,619
Coordinates41.2378000, -86.2146500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Argos (-86.21465, 41.2378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Argos, IN. The current time in Gary is 19:22:22, although it is 20:22:22 in Argos.

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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.