How far is Gary, IN from Harris, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Harris, IN is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
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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 01h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Harris.
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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
15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1757 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Calumet Avenue
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right
33 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Michigan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Road
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Turn left onto 4A Road
2951 ft · 2 min · 4A Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4A Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Harris.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
33 mi · 00h 47m
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 near Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Harris?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Gary and 32.4 miles from Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Harris, 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 near Harris.
Stop Ideas Near Westville
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 Westville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Harris. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.08 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 Harris
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 23,960 |
| Coordinates | 41.4147700, -86.3036200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harris (-86.30362, 41.41477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
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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