How far is Gary, IN from Howard, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Howard, IN is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Howard.
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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
37.2 mi · 41 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto County Road 480 North
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 480 North
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Turn right
100 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Monroe Street
608 ft · 31 sec · North Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Street
93 m · 13 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on County Road 1200N
1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 1200N
46 m · 7 sec · County Road 1200N
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Continue on County Road 790W
2548 ft · 2 min · County Road 790W
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Turn left onto County Road 249
626 ft · 27 sec · County Road 249
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Continue on County Road 780W
1296 ft · 57 sec · County Road 780W
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Continue on County Road 1125N
1345 ft · 1 min · County Road 1125N
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Turn right onto Melon Road
1 mi · 4 min · Melon Road
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Continue on County Road 249
527 ft · 25 sec · County Road 249
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Turn right
876 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1025N
128 m · 18 sec · County Road 1025N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1025N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Howard.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Howard?
The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Gary and 67.3 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Howard, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Kentland
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 Kentland.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Kankakee
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Howard. Straight-line distance: 115.89 mi (186.51 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 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-87.37557, 39.91615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.68 | $17.48 | $34.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $31.73 | $63.47 |
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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