How far is Maumee, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Maumee, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.58 mi
03h 53m
Flight
186.81 mi
300.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.81 mi
Kilometers
300.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.58 mi
Kilometers
359.82 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Maumee
Wed, Oct 14, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maumee
2026-10-13T18:57
Arrive City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maumee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Maumee
113.6 mi
01h 56m
To City of Gary
109.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maumee and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maumee and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pike Road

    565 ft · 27 sec · Pike Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West County Road 1000 North

    4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North County Road 800 West

    1208 ft · 57 sec · North County Road 800 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West County Road 975 North

    757 ft · 33 sec · West County Road 975 North

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Buffalo Pike

    1346 ft · 60 sec · Buffalo Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old 925 North

    1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North

  8. 8

    Continue on West County Road 890 North

    1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Columbus Pike

    1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maumee and City of 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 54%
I 65 North
77.8 mi · 35%
West County Road 1000 North
3.98 mi · 2%
West County Road 890 North
3.16 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 56m from Maumee
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maumee and Sunny near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maumee to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Maumee and 109.9 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Maumee and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maumee and Sunny near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maumee and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 186.81 mi (300.64 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maumee

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana

Population2,824
Coordinates39.0211600, -86.2616500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: North County Road 1190 West (-86.261621, 39.021157)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.49 $35.39 $70.79
Premium $5.01 $39.55 $79.11
Diesel $6.64 $52.37 $104.75

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 · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Maumee, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Maumee is 18:57:20, although it is 17:57:20 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.