How far is North Liberty, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from North Liberty, IN to Gary, IN is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
60.37 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.7 mi
76.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.16 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Liberty
2026-04-19T10:16
Arrive Gary
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:15 AM to 10:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Liberty
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
Westville
IN

Borough of New Jersey

From North Liberty
29.1 mi
00h 37m
To Gary
31.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    52 m · 13 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pierce Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pierce Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pierce Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osborn Street

    670 ft · 25 sec · Osborn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Pine Lake Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pine Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Road 39

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 39

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    34.2 mi · 38 min · Indiana Toll Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
34.2 mi · 57%
Pierce Road
10.8 mi · 18%
State Road 39
2.95 mi · 5%
Pine Lake Avenue
1.55 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Indiana Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

34.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westville
00h 37m from North Liberty
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Liberty 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 North Liberty to Gary?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from North Liberty and 31.3 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Westville

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

30 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

31 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

37 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Liberty and Gary. Straight-line distance: 47.7 mi (76.76 km).

North Liberty

#1 North Liberty

Human settlement in St.

Population1,909
Coordinates41.5342100, -86.4272300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: S State St (-86.427338, 41.534275)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Liberty, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in North Liberty is 10:16:34, although it is 09:16:34 in Gary.

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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.