How far is Hall, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Hall, IN to Gary, IN is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hall and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hall and 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
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Hall and 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
117 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hall and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hall to Gary?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 80.7 miles from Hall and 80.4 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hall and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hall and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Gary. Straight-line distance: 147.45 mi (237.29 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 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
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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