How far is Gary, IN from Galveston, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Galveston, IN is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
119.95 mi
02h 40m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.95 mi
Kilometers
193.04 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galveston
Thu, Apr 16, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Galveston
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Gary
60 mi
01h 20m
To Galveston
60 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

    1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 15th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington

    1629 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    14.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 100 North

    9.9 mi · 14 min · East 100 North

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 24 East, US 35 South: Fort Wayne, Kokomo

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1488 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Logansport Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    37 m · 3 sec · West Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 47%
Logansport Bypass
15.1 mi · 13%
East 100 North
9.92 mi · 8%
East Washington Street
9.44 mi · 8%
US 24 East
2.61 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 20m from Gary
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Gary and 60 miles from Galveston.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Galveston. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Galveston

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates40.5789300, -86.1902700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Galveston (-86.19027, 40.57893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Galveston, IN. The current time in Gary is 00:09:36, although it is 01:09:36 in Galveston.

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.