How far is Gary, IN from Leo-Cedarville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.41 mi
03h 06m
Flight
123.57 mi
198.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.57 mi
Kilometers
198.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.41 mi
Kilometers
227.58 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leo-Cedarville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Leo-Cedarville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Gary
70.6 mi
01h 33m
To Leo-Cedarville
70.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Leo-Cedarville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Leo-Cedarville.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

    638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    101.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Leo Road

    2406 ft · 43 sec · Leo Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ivans Lane

    535 ft · 24 sec · Ivans Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivans Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Leo-Cedarville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 72%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 11%
I 69 North
6.6 mi · 5%
Leo Road
3.55 mi · 3%
East Dupont Road
1.37 mi · 1%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

102 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 33m from Gary
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Leo-Cedarville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Leo-Cedarville?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Gary and 70.8 miles from Leo-Cedarville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Leo-Cedarville, 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 Leo-Cedarville.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Leo-Cedarville. Straight-line distance: 123.57 mi (198.87 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Leo-Cedarville

#2 Leo-Cedarville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,882
Coordinates41.2125500, -85.0166400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Leo-Cedarville (-85.01664, 41.21255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Leo-Cedarville, IN. The current time in Gary is 04:08:41, although it is 05:08:41 in Leo-Cedarville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.