How far is Gary, IN from Maumee, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Maumee, IN is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Maumee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Maumee.
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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
128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
46.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58 West: Ogilville, Walesboro
1156 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 450 South
12.5 mi · 21 min · County Road 450 South
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Turn right onto West County Road 950 North
3.1 mi · 5 min · West County Road 950 North
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto West Columbus Pike
1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 58 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North
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Keep slight right to continue on Old 925 North
1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North
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Turn right onto Buffalo Pike
1346 ft · 59 sec · Buffalo Pike
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Continue on West County Road 975 North
757 ft · 34 sec · West County Road 975 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Road 800 West
1208 ft · 55 sec · North County Road 800 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 1000 North
4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North
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Turn left onto Pike Road
565 ft · 26 sec · Pike Road
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Continue on Pike Road
8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Maumee.
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
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Maumee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Maumee?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Gary and 112.8 miles from Maumee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.10 one way or $62.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Maumee, 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 Maumee.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Maumee. Straight-line distance: 186.68 mi (300.44 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 Maumee
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 39.0211600, -86.2616500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maumee (-86.26165, 39.02116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $39.90 | $79.81 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $52.84 | $105.68 |
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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