How far is Gary, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 19 sec · 10th Place
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
116 m · 14 sec · North Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · West 153rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
2990 ft · 2 min · Clark Street
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Turn right onto White Oak Terrace
680 ft · 35 sec · White Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
582 ft · 26 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Lake Dalecarlia.
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.
Taft Street
Continue on Taft Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Gary and 10.7 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Dyer station
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Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 18.31 mi (29.47 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 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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