How far is Middlebury, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Middlebury, IN to Gary, IN is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.71 mi
01h 41m
Flight
84.9 mi
136.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.9 mi
Kilometers
136.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.71 mi
Kilometers
149.2 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 16, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-16T02:43
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
New Carlisle
IN

Human settlement in St.

From Middlebury
48.5 mi
00h 50m
To Gary
44.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    76 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bristol Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bristol Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 8

    5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 8

  4. 4

    Continue on East Elkhart Street

    2800 ft · 60 sec · East Elkhart Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    104 m · 11 sec · Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
86.1 mi · 93%
County Road 8
5.56 mi · 6%
Pearl Street
2.04 mi · 2%
Bristol Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
East Elkhart Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

86.1 mi · 01h 33m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carlisle
00h 50m from Middlebury
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlebury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Middlebury and 44.2 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middlebury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Carlisle, 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 New Carlisle.

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South Bend station

18 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

21 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

22 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Niles station

26 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Gary. Straight-line distance: 84.9 mi (136.63 km).

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#1 Middlebury

Township in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population3,562
Coordinates41.6753300, -85.7061000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.70609, 41.67533)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Middlebury, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Middlebury is 02:43:36, although it is 01:43:36 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.