How far is Gary, IN from New Paris, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to New Paris, IN is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and New Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and New Paris.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on Harrison Street
2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
851 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
622 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rieth Boulevard
2766 ft · 1 min · Rieth Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 17
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 38
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 38
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Continue on West Kercher Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Kercher Road
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 15
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Road 15
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Turn left onto Division Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and New Paris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gary and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to New Paris?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Gary and 47.2 miles from New Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and New Paris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gary and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle
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 New Carlisle.
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Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 78.78 mi (126.78 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 New Paris
New Paris is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5003300, -85.8280500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Paris (-85.82805, 41.50033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.72 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
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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