How far is Osceola, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Osceola, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola and City of Gary.
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Start on Erie Street
675 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way West
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway West
1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn right onto Capital Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Capital Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
693 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1332 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 54 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 · 29 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 Osceola and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
67.8 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osceola to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Osceola and 39.1 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Osceola 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Osceola and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 65.73 mi (105.78 km).
#1 Osceola
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 2,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6650500, -86.0758400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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