How far is Indian Heights, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Indian Heights, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.03 mi
02h 17m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.03 mi
Kilometers
209.26 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Indian Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Heights
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Heights
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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Indian Heights
64.9 mi
01h 08m
To City of Gary
65.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arrowhead Boulevard

    952 ft · 44 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

    750 ft · 33 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lafountain Street

    2011 ft · 43 sec · South Lafountain Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 400 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West County Road 400 South

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Heights 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
102 mi · 78%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 8%
West County Road 400 South
7.11 mi · 5%
East Main Street
5.2 mi · 4%
County Road West 400 South
1.76 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

89.6 mi · 01h 39m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 08m from Indian Heights
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indian Heights and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Heights to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Indian Heights and 65.1 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indian Heights 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indian Heights and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Heights and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).

Indian Heights

#1 Indian Heights

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

Population3,011
Coordinates40.4272600, -86.1255500
Altitude262
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: Arrowhead Boulevard (-86.125351, 40.427242)
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 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.73
Round trip
$35.45
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $17.73 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.45 $40.90
Premium $4.99 $22.89 $45.79
Diesel $6.62 $30.39 $60.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indian Heights, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Indian Heights is 15:48:21, although it is 14:48:21 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.