How far is Mount Vernon, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IN to Gary, IN is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Marshall County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Gary.
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Start on South Old State Road 13
20 m · 8 sec · South Old State Road 13
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Turn left onto West Old Slocum Trail
842 ft · 17 sec · West Old Slocum Trail
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street
1.1 mi · 2 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
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 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 Mount Vernon and 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 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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Gary?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 73.5 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Gary. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.73 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6694900, -85.8241500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.60 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
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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