How far is Gary, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.25 mi
02h 15m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.25 mi
Kilometers
166.17 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 16, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-16T05:28
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Olive
IN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Gary
51.5 mi
01h 07m
To Stony Creek
51.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Stony Creek.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    622 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    3126 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    29 mi · 35 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2649 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 40

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  25. 25

    Turn left

    848 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
31.1 mi · 30%
US 20 East
25 mi · 24%
I 94 East
24.2 mi · 23%
Indiana Toll Road
5.38 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.51 mi · 3%
County Road 40
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

29 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive
01h 07m from Gary
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Gary and 51.7 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Stony Creek, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Olive

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

13 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

22 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

26 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

27 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.29 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 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Stony Creek, IN. The current time in Gary is 05:28:21, although it is 06:28:21 in Stony Creek.

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.