How far is Gary, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Schererville, IN is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.08 mi
00h 29m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.7 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Schererville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gary
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ross
IN

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

From Gary
7.2 mi
00h 14m
To Schererville
11.9 mi
00h 14m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    77 m · 19 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 81st Avenue

    2028 ft · 41 sec · West 81st Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 18%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.72 mi · 14%
Main Street
2.6 mi · 14%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 13%
Joliet Street
0.52 mi · 3%
West 15th Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

2.72 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 14m from Gary
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Gary and 11.9 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

9 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

12 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

25 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.6 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
End: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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

There is no time difference between Gary and Schererville. The current time is 20:22:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.