How far is Montpelier, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Montpelier, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and City of Gary.
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Start on the route
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 50 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 10 min · North 500 West
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Turn left onto State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Continue on East 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · East 1000 North
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and City of Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 30 West
Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montpelier and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Montpelier and 80.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Montpelier 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montpelier and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 129.53 mi (208.46 km).
#1 Montpelier
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.5539300, -85.2774700 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.86 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
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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