How far is Gary, IN from Eaton, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Eaton, IN is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Eaton.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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Continue on West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
770 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
710 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Continue on Cleveland Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 100 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · North County Road 100 East
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Turn right onto East Eaton-Albany Pike
1069 ft · 29 sec · East Eaton-Albany Pike
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Continue on West Indiana Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
731 ft · 32 sec · South Meridian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Eaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
100 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Eaton?
The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Gary and 90 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Eaton, 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 Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 135.4 mi (217.91 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 Eaton
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,726 |
| Coordinates | 40.3403200, -85.3508000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-85.3508, 40.34032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.01 | $54.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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