How far is Griffith, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Griffith, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffith and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffith and City of Gary.
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Start on East Miller Street
71 m · 15 sec · East Miller Street
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Turn left onto North Wood Street
662 ft · 31 sec · North Wood Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
2643 ft · 1 min · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Colfax Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Colfax Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
2643 ft · 1 min · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Burr Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burr Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1897 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn right
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffith and City of Gary.
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.
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.03 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Griffith and Partly Sunny near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Griffith to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Gary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Griffith and 6 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Griffith and Partly Sunny near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Gary
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 Gary.
Gary, IN
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffith and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 6.16 mi (9.92 km).
#1 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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