How far is Gary, IN from Westville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Westville, IN is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.36 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.33 mi
37.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.36 mi
Kilometers
44.03 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Westville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gary
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Haven
IN

Town in Michigan, USA

From Gary
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Westville
13.7 mi
00h 19m

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
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1757 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Calumet Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West State Road 2

    73 m · 4 sec · West State Road 2

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West State Road 2

    911 ft · 19 sec · West State Road 2

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2335 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Plain Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Plain Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
15.5 mi · 57%
North Calumet Avenue
1.64 mi · 6%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 3%
West 5th Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Harrison Street
0.48 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Haven
00h 19m from Gary
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Gary and 13.7 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Sunny near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near South Haven

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

18 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Michigan City

28 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

Dyer station

32 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

35 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Westville. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 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 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population5,854
Coordinates41.5414300, -86.9005800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Westville (-86.90058, 41.54143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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

There is no time difference between Gary and Westville. The current time is 23:14:39.

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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.