How far is Gary, IN from Rockport, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Rockport, IN is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Rockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Rockport.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
2002 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on Mill Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
35.4 mi · 43 min · West 6th Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Rockport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Rockport?
The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Gary and 152.6 miles from Rockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockport.
Stop Ideas Near Miller
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miller.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 256.84 mi (413.34 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 Rockport
Rockport is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8831100, -87.0494400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockport (-87.04944, 37.88311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.64 | $39.22 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.77 | $91.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $51.55 | $103.09 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $71.64 | $143.28 |
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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