How far is Gary, IN from Lapel, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Lapel, IN is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Lapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Lapel.
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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
117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
911 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Fisherburg Avenue
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Continue on State Road 32
1799 ft · 32 sec · State Road 32
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Turn right
2054 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 9th Street
1079 ft · 50 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Lapel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
118 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Lapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Lapel?
The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Gary and 78.9 miles from Lapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Lapel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Lapel.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Lapel. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.28 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 Lapel
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 2,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.0683700, -85.8483100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lapel (-85.84831, 40.06837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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