How far is Ripley, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Ripley, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and City of Gary.
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Start on 300 W
596 ft · 31 sec · 300 W
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Continue on West 300 N
2 mi · 8 min · West 300 N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto N 100 W
2659 ft · 2 min · N 100 W
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Turn right onto West 350 N
1 mi · 4 min · West 350 N
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Turn left onto Base Road North
6.6 mi · 10 min · Base Road North
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Continue on S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Turn left onto East 600 S
4 mi · 5 min · East 600 S
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Continue on West 600 South
2 mi · 3 min · West 600 South
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Turn right onto S 200 W
8.6 mi · 12 min · S 200 W
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Continue on State Road 39
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Road 39
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 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
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 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 Ripley and City of Gary.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Ripley and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Wanatah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Ripley and 32.4 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ripley 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 Mostly Sunny around Ripley and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Wanatah
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 Wanatah.
Michigan City
Gary, IN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 49.31 mi (79.36 km).
#1 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.72 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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