How far is Gary, IN from Warren Park, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Warren Park, IN is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
158.77 mi
03h 01m
Flight
142.39 mi
229.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.77 mi
Kilometers
255.52 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-10-15T14:35
Arrive Warren Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
10:56 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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Gary
79.3 mi
01h 30m
To Warren Park
79.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

    1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 15th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis

    65 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pendleton Pike

    2939 ft · 1 min · Pendleton Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Shadeland Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Shadeland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1295 ft · 28 sec · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Edmondson Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · North Edmondson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Edmondson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 94%
North Shadeland Avenue
3.16 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Pendleton Pike
0.56 mi
East Ridge Road
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 30m from Gary
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Gary and 79.4 miles from Warren Park.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 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 Park, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren Park.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Warren Park. Straight-line distance: 142.39 mi (229.15 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warren Park

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates39.7819900, -86.0502600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Warren Park (-86.05026, 39.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.25
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $21.63 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.95 $49.90
Premium $4.99 $27.93 $55.87
Diesel $6.62 $37.08 $74.16

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Warren Park, IN. The current time in Gary is 14:35:36, although it is 15:35:36 in Warren Park.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.