How far is Lebanon, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, IN to Gary, IN is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.24 mi
01h 58m
Flight
116.18 mi
186.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.24 mi
Kilometers
199.95 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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 Lebanon
62.5 mi
00h 59m
To Gary
61.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lebanon Street

    616 ft · 23 sec · North Lebanon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 94%
West South Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
00h 59m from Lebanon
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Gary?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 62.5 miles from Lebanon and 61.7 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lebanon 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 Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near 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 Lebanon and Gary. Straight-line distance: 116.18 mi (186.98 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Indiana, United States

Population16,120
Coordinates40.0483700, -86.4691700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lebanon Street (-86.469203, 40.04837)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lebanon, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Lebanon is 04:17:58, although it is 03:17:58 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.