How far is Hobart, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Hobart, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobart and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart and City of Gary.
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Start on Main Street
1099 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto East Old Ridge Road
1371 ft · 38 sec · East Old Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Park Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Park Avenue
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Continue on Grand Boulevard
2042 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 15th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
3131 ft · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left 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 Hobart 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.
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.49 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hobart and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobart to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Hobart and 3.7 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hobart and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
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 New Chicago.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).
#1 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.00 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
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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