How far is Huntington, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
129.58 mi
02h 30m
Flight
107.88 mi
173.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.58 mi
Kilometers
208.54 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:11 PM CDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, Sep 23, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-09-23T13:41
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Huntington
63.3 mi
01h 15m
To City of Gary
66.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Drive

    107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 12%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 11%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 1%
West Old Trail Road
0.53 mi
Madison Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 15m from Huntington
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Huntington 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 Huntington to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Huntington and 66.4 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.28 one way or $36.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Huntington 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.62 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-85.49758, 40.883046)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $18.28
Round trip
$36.56
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.28 $36.56
Mid-grade $4.57 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $5.11 $23.35 $46.70
Diesel $6.91 $31.60 $63.19

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntington, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Huntington is 13:41:45, although it is 12:41:45 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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