How far is Southport, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Southport, IN to Gary, IN is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Gary.
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Start on the route
16 m ยท 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Southport Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi ยท 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
569 ft ยท 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1677 ft ยท 41 sec
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi ยท 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi ยท 13 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi ยท 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi ยท 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi ยท 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft ยท 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft ยท 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi ยท 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi ยท 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft ยท 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m ยท 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft ยท 56 sec ยท West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft ยท 1 min ยท Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m ยท 11 sec ยท 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport and Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
117 mi ยท 02h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Southport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to Gary?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Southport and 80.3 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Southport and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Gary. Straight-line distance: 147.76 mi (237.8 km).
#1 Southport
Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.6650500, -86.1277600 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.71 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Diesel | $6.70 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
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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