How far is Hartford City, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Hartford City, IN to Gary, IN is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford City and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford City and Gary.
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Start on West Washington Street
2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Water Street
6 mi · 9 min · West Water Street
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Turn left onto County Road 950 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East
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Turn right onto County Road 900 South
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South
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Continue on 900 South
4.9 mi · 7 min · 900 South
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Continue on County Road 900 South
1423 ft · 28 sec · County Road 900 South
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Continue on 8th Street
2556 ft · 51 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on East 900 South
1.3 km · 1 min · East 900 South
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Continue on West County Road 900 South
10 mi · 15 min · West County Road 900 South
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Continue on East County Road 400 South
21.1 mi · 31 min · East County Road 400 South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road West 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South
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Continue on State Road 26
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North
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Take the ramp slight right
2011 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Hartford City and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 900 North
Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford City and 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 Hartford City to Gary?
The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Hartford City and 84.4 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hartford City and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
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 Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford City and Gary. Straight-line distance: 129.77 mi (208.85 km).
#1 Hartford City
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.4511500, -85.3699700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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