How far is Gary, IN from North Judson, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to North Judson, IN is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and North Judson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and North Judson.
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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
15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
7.2 mi · 10 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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Continue on West Talmer Avenue
3250 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue
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Turn right onto Schricker Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and North Judson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to North Judson?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Gary and 27.8 miles from North Judson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 39.47 mi (63.52 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 North Judson
City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,705 |
| Coordinates | 41.2150400, -86.7758500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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