How far is Rockport, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Rockport, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.74 mi
02h 37m
Flight
118.53 mi
190.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.53 mi
Kilometers
190.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.74 mi
Kilometers
228.11 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Fri, Oct 16, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Rockport
Fri, Oct 16, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-10-16T09:09
Arrive City of Gary
Fri, Oct 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Rockport
71.8 mi
01h 18m
To City of Gary
70 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockport and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 625N

    651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 625N

  3. 3

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
51.1 mi · 36%
West 200 North
47.7 mi · 34%
East Jackson Street
7.1 mi · 5%
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2.72 mi · 2%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
01h 18m from Rockport
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockport to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Rockport and 70 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rockport 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 118.53 mi (190.75 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: B'Dale Road (Cord 25) (-87.278635, 39.879792)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.28 $44.55
Premium $4.99 $24.94 $49.88
Diesel $6.62 $33.11 $66.21

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rockport, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Rockport is 09:09:00, although it is 08:09:00 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.