How far is Gary, IN from Kosciusko County, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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 02h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Kosciusko County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Kosciusko County.
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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
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
56.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto North 750 West
118 m · 20 sec · North 750 West
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Turn left onto West Old Road 30
2725 ft · 54 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Main Street
2632 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West Old Road 30
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Old Road 30
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Old Road 30
51 m · 3 sec · West Old Road 30
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Exit the roundabout onto West Old Road 30
677 ft · 14 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lake Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Lake Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lake Street
2805 ft · 56 sec · North Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Kosciusko County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
56.8 mi · 01h 13m
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 Sunny near Kosciusko County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Kosciusko County?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Gary and 45.7 miles from Kosciusko County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Kosciusko County, 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 Sunny near Kosciusko County.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
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 Hanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Kosciusko County. Straight-line distance: 80.67 mi (129.83 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 Kosciusko County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 78,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2441000, -85.8607200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kosciusko County (-85.86072, 41.2441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.91 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $21.37 | $42.75 |
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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