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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 19 sec · 10th Place
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Avenue
2028 ft · 41 sec · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Anna Street
10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.6 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 Schererville
Town in northwest Indiana, USA
| Population | 28,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.4789200, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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