How far is Harris, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Harris, IN to Gary, IN is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.17 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.35 mi
89.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.17 mi
Kilometers
108.1 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Harris
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harris
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harris
9:30 PM EDT
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
Westville
IN

Borough of New Jersey

From Harris
32.4 mi
00h 42m
To Gary
34.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harris and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harris and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on 4A Road

    2951 ft · 2 min · 4A Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park

    2112 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harris and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
31.8 mi · 47%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 23%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.3 mi · 12%
Michigan Road
2.44 mi · 4%
SR 49 North
1.88 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Continue on Roosevelt Road

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westville
00h 42m from Harris
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harris and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harris to Gary?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Harris and 34.8 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harris and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harris and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Westville

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

30 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

31 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

37 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harris and Gary. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.08 km).

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#1 Harris

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana

Population23,960
Coordinates41.4147700, -86.3036200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 4A Road (-86.303515, 41.414725)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
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
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harris, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Harris is 21:11:40, although it is 20:11:40 in Gary.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.