How far is Maumee, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Maumee, IN to Gary, IN is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.4 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maumee and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maumee and Gary.
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Start on Pike Road
8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
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Continue on Pike Road
565 ft · 27 sec · Pike Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 1000 North
4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North
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Turn right onto North County Road 800 West
1208 ft · 57 sec · North County Road 800 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 975 North
757 ft · 33 sec · West County Road 975 North
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Turn slight right onto Buffalo Pike
1346 ft · 60 sec · Buffalo Pike
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Turn left onto Old 925 North
1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North
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Continue on West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Columbus Pike
1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 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 Maumee 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 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.
Sunny leaving Maumee and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maumee to Gary?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 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 113.3 miles from Maumee and 111.5 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 $31.02 one way or $62.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Maumee and 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 Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maumee and Gary. Straight-line distance: 186.68 mi (300.44 km).
#1 Maumee
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 39.0211600, -86.2616500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $3.91 | $31.02 | $62.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $52.71 | $105.41 |
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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