How far is Olive, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Olive, IN to Gary, IN is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive and Gary.
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Start on Smilax Road
3041 ft · 2 min · Smilax Road
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Turn left onto East Michigan Street
8.1 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 20 West: Michigan City
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 20 West: Michigan City
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
34.2 mi · 38 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 Olive and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Olive and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive to Gary?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 27 miles from Olive and 25.7 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Olive 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 Olive and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Westville
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 Westville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive and Gary. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.58 km).
#1 Olive
Unincorporated community in St.
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000500, -86.4480700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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