How far is Georgetown, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.82 mi
01h 11m
Flight
58.48 mi
94.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Fri, Nov 6, 4:45 PM CST
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 6:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-06T16:33
Arrive Gary
Fri, Nov 6, 5:45 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EST
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
LaPorte
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Georgetown
33.4 mi
00h 35m
To Gary
33.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    103 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East Cypress Circle

    778 ft · 36 sec · East Cypress Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cypress Circle

    65 m · 15 sec · South Cypress Circle

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Camellia Drive

    823 ft · 38 sec · Camellia Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dixie Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Way

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    2913 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Indiana Toll Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
61.3 mi · 92%
Cleveland Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Dixie Way
0.91 mi · 1%
I 80
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
I 80 West
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

61.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaPorte
00h 35m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance 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 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Georgetown and 33.4 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.77 one way or $17.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 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 Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near LaPorte

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

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

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Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

20 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
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New Buffalo

21 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Gary. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.11 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7294900, -86.2283400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.227605, 41.729169)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $8.77
Round trip
$17.54
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $8.77 $17.54
Mid-grade $4.32 $10.20 $20.40
Premium $4.85 $11.44 $22.87
Diesel $6.71 $15.84 $31.68

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Georgetown is 16:33:37, although it is 15:33:37 in Gary.

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.