How far is Gary, IN from Huntington, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Huntington, IN is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.37 mi
02h 59m
Flight
107.87 mi
173.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.87 mi
Kilometers
173.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.37 mi
Kilometers
204.99 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Gary
63.6 mi
01h 29m
To Huntington
63.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

    638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Tipton Street

    106 m · 21 sec · West Tipton Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
76.6 mi · 60%
West Old Trail Road
16.2 mi · 13%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 12%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi
Harrison Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

76.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 29m from Gary
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Gary and 63.8 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Huntington, 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 Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 107.87 mi (173.6 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Huntington (-85.49748, 40.8831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Huntington, IN. The current time in Gary is 23:20:51, although it is 00:20:51 in Huntington.

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.