How far is Gary, IN from Garrett, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Garrett, IN is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Garrett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Garrett.
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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
2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
105.1 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Howe, Lagrange
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
762 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight
22.1 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Continue on West North Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street
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Turn right onto South Lima Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · South Lima Road
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Turn left onto East Albion Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Albion Street
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Randolph Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Garrett.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
105 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garrett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Garrett?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Gary and 73.8 miles from Garrett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Garrett, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garrett.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
Elkhart station
Niles station
South Bend station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Garrett. Straight-line distance: 115.69 mi (186.19 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 Garrett
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,429 |
| Coordinates | 41.3494900, -85.1355300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garrett (-85.13553, 41.34949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
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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