How far is Gary, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left onto East 109th Avenue
2240 ft · 52 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue
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Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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Turn right onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
8.41 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Lakes of the Four Seasons?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Gary and 10.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
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 Merrillville.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 14.41 mi (23.19 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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