How far is Gary, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.26 mi
02h 02m
Flight
81.18 mi
130.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.18 mi
Kilometers
130.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.26 mi
Kilometers
150.09 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Hanna
IN

Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana

From Gary
46.5 mi
01h 01m
To Warsaw
46.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
79°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 Warsaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1874 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
64.1 mi · 69%
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 17%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

63.7 mi · 01h 22m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
01h 01m from Gary
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Gary and 46.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Warsaw, 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 near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

36 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 81.18 mi (130.64 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 Warsaw, IN. The current time in Gary is 23:20:41, although it is 00:20:41 in Warsaw.

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.