How far is Hall, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Hall, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 02h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hall and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hall and City of Gary.
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Start on West Hurt Road
3 m · 2 sec · West Hurt Road
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Turn right onto North Hall Road
2647 ft · 2 min · North Hall Road
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Turn right onto Yale Road
1347 ft · 1 min · Yale Road
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Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road
2606 ft · 2 min · Lake Ditch Road
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Turn slight right onto Ira Hinshaw
1374 ft · 1 min · Ira Hinshaw
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Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road
1 mi · 4 min · Lake Ditch Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1344 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Hazelwood Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Hazelwood Road
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Continue on County Road 0
5 mi · 12 min · County Road 0
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 0
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 0
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Continue on Iowa Street
158 m · 16 sec · Iowa Street
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Continue on South State Road 39
2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39
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Turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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Continue on South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Urban Street
2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street
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Continue on County Road 100 W
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W
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Continue on North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West
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Continue on South Lebanon Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp left
896 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
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 Hall and City of Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Hall and 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 Hall to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Hall and 81.8 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hall and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hall and Sunny near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hall and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 147.58 mi (237.5 km).
#1 Hall
Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana
| Population | 1,286 |
| Coordinates | 39.5500500, -86.5358300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.91 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $28.77 | $57.55 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $38.10 | $76.20 |
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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