How far is Gary, IN from Walton, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Walton, IN is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Walton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Walton.
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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
56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington
1629 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left
14.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East 100 North
9.9 mi · 14 min · East 100 North
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Turn slight right onto US 24 East, US 35 South: Fort Wayne, Kokomo
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1488 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
8.8 mi · 12 min · Logansport Bypass
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Turn left onto West May Street
84 m · 12 sec · West May Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West May Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Walton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Walton?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Gary and 56.9 miles from Walton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Walton, 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walton.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Walton. Straight-line distance: 86.35 mi (138.96 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 Walton
Town in Cass County, Indiana
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 40.6608700, -86.2419400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton (-86.24194, 40.66087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.66 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
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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