How far is Gary, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Burns Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Burns Harbor.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on Harrison Street
2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Melton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Melton Road
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Turn left onto East Dunes Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Dunes Highway
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Turn slight right
1323 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on George Nelson Drive
1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road
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Continue on W Street
1996 ft · 2 min · W Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Burns Harbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Dunes Highway
Turn left onto East Dunes Highway
5.94 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Burns Harbor?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Gary and 6.6 miles from Burns Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
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 Lake Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.08 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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