How far is Gary, IN from Nottingham, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Nottingham, IN is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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 03h 46m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Nottingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Nottingham.
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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
99.6 mi · 2 hr 10 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto Flaugh Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Flaugh Road
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Turn left onto Leesburg Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillegas Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hillegas Road
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Continue on Ardmore Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Airport Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Bluffton Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
23.4 mi · 34 min · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Nottingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
99.6 mi · 02h 10m
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 Nottingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Nottingham?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Gary and 83.5 miles from Nottingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Nottingham, 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 Nottingham.
Stop Ideas Near Etna Green
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 Etna Green.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 134.05 mi (215.73 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 Nottingham
Unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, Indiana
| Population | 1,072 |
| Coordinates | 40.5811600, -85.1502500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nottingham (-85.15025, 40.58116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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