How far is Gary, IN from Koontz Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Koontz Lake, IN is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 01h 21m.
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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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Koontz Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Koontz Lake.
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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
23.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2642 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Virginia Street
61 m · 5 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Road
1281 ft · 58 sec · East Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto North Tecumseh Road
31 m · 5 sec · North Tecumseh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tecumseh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Koontz Lake.
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
23.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Koontz Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Koontz Lake?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 27.8 miles from Gary and 27.9 miles from Koontz Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Koontz Lake.
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 Koontz Lake. Straight-line distance: 46.15 mi (74.27 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 Koontz Lake
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 41.4181000, -86.4858500 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Koontz Lake (-86.48585, 41.4181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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