How far is Russiaville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Russiaville, IN to Gary, IN is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.81 mi
02h 09m
Flight
98.7 mi
158.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.7 mi
Kilometers
158.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.81 mi
Kilometers
199.25 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Russiaville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russiaville
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russiaville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Russiaville
60.5 mi
01h 04m
To Gary
63.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW
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 Russiaville and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Street

    6 m · 3 sec · North Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1317 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russiaville 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
98.4 mi · 79%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 8%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 4%
County Road West 400 South
1.76 mi · 1%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 04m from Russiaville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russiaville 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 Russiaville to Gary?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Russiaville and 63.3 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Russiaville 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 Russiaville and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russiaville and Gary. Straight-line distance: 98.7 mi (158.84 km).

Russiaville

#1 Russiaville

City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,103
Coordinates40.4175400, -86.2713800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Union Street (-86.271383, 40.41754)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Russiaville, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Russiaville is 03:53:43, although it is 02:53:43 in Gary.

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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.