How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and City of Gary.
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Start on Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East 109th Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 29 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 11.2 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).
#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
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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