How far is Georgetown, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
City in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Gary.
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Start on West Georgetown Canal
16 m · 7 sec · West Georgetown Canal
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Turn left onto West Georgetown Jackson
127 m · 20 sec · West Georgetown Jackson
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Turn right onto West Georgetown Road
885 ft · 41 sec · West Georgetown Road
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Turn right
1441 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Lockport Road
897 ft · 40 sec · South Lockport Road
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Continue on West County Road 150 South
1.2 km · 3 min · West County Road 150 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 800 West
1.5 mi · 6 min · South County Road 800 West
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Turn left
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto West 100 North
4 mi · 6 min · West 100 North
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Take the ramp right
1961 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 100 North
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Gary?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Georgetown and 48.3 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Gary. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7406000, -86.5047300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.72 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $14.87 | $29.74 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
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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