How far is Gary, IN from Noble, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Noble, IN is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
190.73 mi
04h 12m
Flight
152.59 mi
245.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.59 mi
Kilometers
245.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.73 mi
Kilometers
306.95 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noble
Sat, May 30, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sat, May 30, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-05-30T06:49
Arrive Noble
Sat, May 30, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
8:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From Gary
95.3 mi
02h 06m
To Noble
95.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Noble.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Noble.

  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

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North State Line Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · North State Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 300 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 800 East

    1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 800 East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Noble.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 54%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 16%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 8%
South Harrison Street
7.87 mi · 4%
North State Line Road
4.22 mi · 2%
N Clinton Street
2.95 mi · 2%
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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
02h 06m from Gary
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Noble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Noble?

The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Gary and 95.5 miles from Noble.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Noble, 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 Sunny near Noble.

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winona Lake, 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 Winona Lake.

RAIL

Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Noble. Straight-line distance: 152.59 mi (245.57 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Noble

#2 Noble

Township in Noble County, Indiana

Population65,835
Coordinates40.4694900, -84.8260700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Noble (-84.82607, 40.46949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Noble, IN. The current time in Gary is 06:49:02, although it is 07:49:02 in Noble.

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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.