How far is Remington, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Remington, IN to Gary, IN is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.76 mi
01h 05m
Flight
58.42 mi
94.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Remington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Remington
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Remington
9:30 PM CDT
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
Shelby
IN

Census-designated place in Indiana, United States

From Remington
31.3 mi
00h 32m
To Gary
30.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Remington and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on East North Railroad Street

    10 m · 3 sec · East North Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Ohio Street

    1819 ft · 1 min · South Ohio Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    754 ft · 20 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Division Street
53.8 mi · 87%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 2%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Division Street

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 59m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 32m from Remington
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Remington 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 Remington to Gary?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Remington and 30.4 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Remington and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

32 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

37 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Kankakee

44 mi away
199 South East Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

45 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Remington and Gary. Straight-line distance: 58.42 mi (94.01 km).

Remington

#1 Remington

Indiana

Population1,140
Coordinates40.7608700, -87.1508500
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East North Railroad Street (-87.150849, 40.760857)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Remington and Gary. The current time is 05:59:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.