How far is Gary, IN from Warren, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Warren, IN is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.22 mi
03h 21m
Flight
118.03 mi
189.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.03 mi
Kilometers
189.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.22 mi
Kilometers
228.88 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Gary
71 mi
01h 40m
To Warren
71.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Park Drive

    107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Warren Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Huntington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Wayne Street

    777 ft · 15 sec · North Wayne Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
76.6 mi · 54%
West Old Trail Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 11%
Warren Road
11.8 mi · 8%
North Jefferson Street
1.67 mi · 1%
North Huntington Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

76.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 40m from Gary
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Gary and 71.2 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Warren. Straight-line distance: 118.03 mi (189.95 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warren

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates40.6828200, -85.4272000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Warren (-85.4272, 40.68282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Warren, IN. The current time in Gary is 02:17:34, although it is 03:17:34 in Warren.

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.