How far is Kendallville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Kendallville, IN to Gary, IN is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
120.04 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.19 mi
174.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.19 mi
Kilometers
174.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.04 mi
Kilometers
193.19 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Kendallville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendallville
2026-04-18T01:22
Arrive Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kendallville
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
Mishawaka
IN

The most populous city in St.

From Kendallville
67.8 mi
01h 12m
To Gary
52.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rush Street

    14 m · 6 sec · East Rush Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West North Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West North Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on West North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 700 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    105.1 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kendallville and 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
105 mi · 88%
County Road 700 North
3.6 mi · 3%
West North Street
2.36 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
SR 53
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mishawaka
01h 12m from Kendallville
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kendallville 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 Kendallville to Gary?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Mishawaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Kendallville and 52.3 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kendallville 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 Kendallville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Mishawaka

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

11 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

16 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

21 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

36 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendallville and Gary. Straight-line distance: 108.19 mi (174.11 km).

Kendallville

#1 Kendallville

City in Indiana, USA

Population9,893
Coordinates41.4414400, -85.2649800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rush Street (-85.264958, 41.441346)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kendallville, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Kendallville is 01:22:53, although it is 00:22:53 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.