How far is Gary, IN from Randolph, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Randolph, IN is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
194.87 mi
04h 07m
Flight
154.01 mi
247.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.01 mi
Kilometers
247.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.87 mi
Kilometers
313.61 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
8:46 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Pierceton
IN

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

From Gary
97.3 mi
02h 03m
To Randolph
97.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 31 min · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Line Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 52%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 16%
South Harrison Street
27 mi · 14%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 8%
N Clinton Street
2.95 mi · 2%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.69 mi · 1%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pierceton
02h 03m from Gary
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Pierceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Gary and 97.6 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Randolph, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Pierceton

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

58 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

62 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

72 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

84 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 154.01 mi (247.86 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Randolph, IN. The current time in Gary is 21:40:00, although it is 22:40:00 in Randolph.

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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.