How far is Lake Dalecarlia, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Dalecarlia, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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
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City in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dalecarlia and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dalecarlia and City of Gary.
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Start on East Drive
582 ft · 28 sec · East Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Oak Terrace
680 ft · 35 sec · White Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto Clark Street
2990 ft · 2 min · Clark Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · West 153rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East Joliet Street
2757 ft · 1 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2036 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Lake Dalecarlia 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.
Taft Street
Continue on Taft Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Lake Dalecarlia and 15.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Dalecarlia and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
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 Crown Point.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
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Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dalecarlia and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 km).
#1 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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