How far is Gary, IN from Bremen, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Bremen, IN is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
70.31 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.82 mi
101.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Kingsbury
IN

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

From Gary
35.1 mi
00h 50m
To Bremen
35.2 mi
00h 50m

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
79°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 Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1757 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Calumet Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    158 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    38.4 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 22%
North Calumet Avenue
2.54 mi · 4%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

38.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
00h 50m from Gary
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Gary and 35.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Bremen, 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 Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

27 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

29 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

30 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

38 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Bremen (-86.14806, 41.44644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 Bremen, IN. The current time in Gary is 03:27:22, although it is 04:27:22 in Bremen.

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.