How far is Nappanee, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Nappanee, IN to Gary, IN is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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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 01h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in LaPorte 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 Nappanee and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nappanee and Gary.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park
2112 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 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 Nappanee and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nappanee and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nappanee to Gary?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Nappanee and 41.6 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nappanee and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nappanee and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nappanee and Gary. Straight-line distance: 70.36 mi (113.23 km).
#1 Nappanee
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,845 |
| Coordinates | 41.4428300, -86.0013900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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