How far is Lapel, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Lapel, IN to Gary, IN is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lapel and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lapel and Gary.
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Start on North Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
1079 ft · 47 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn slight right onto West Pendleton Avenue
2054 ft · 46 sec · West Pendleton Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road 32
1799 ft · 30 sec · State Road 32
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Continue on Fisherburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Fisherburg Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road
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Turn left onto South Lebanon Street
1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp right
896 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lapel and Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lapel and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lapel to Gary?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Lapel and 90.4 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lapel and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lapel and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lapel and Gary. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.28 km).
#1 Lapel
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 2,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.0683700, -85.8483100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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