How far is Gary, IN from Haubstadt, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Haubstadt, IN is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.95 mi
05h 30m
Flight
234.42 mi
377.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.42 mi
Kilometers
377.27 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.95 mi
Kilometers
413.52 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haubstadt
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Gary
Sun, May 31, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Haubstadt
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cayuga
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Gary
128.6 mi
02h 45m
To Haubstadt
128.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.2 mi · 41 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 975

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 975

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 25 West

    924 ft · 41 sec · County Road 25 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1869 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
187 mi · 73%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi
County Road 975
0.99 mi
East Ridge Road
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cayuga
02h 45m from Gary
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Haubstadt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Cayuga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Gary and 128.4 miles from Haubstadt.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Haubstadt.

Stop Ideas Near Cayuga

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

24 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

49 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

49 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

69 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Haubstadt. Straight-line distance: 234.42 mi (377.27 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Haubstadt

#2 Haubstadt

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates38.2050400, -87.5741900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Haubstadt (-87.57419, 38.20504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.32 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.64 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gary and Haubstadt. The current time is 07:45:22.

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.