How far is Speedway, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Speedway, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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 02h 23m.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Speedway and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway and City of Gary.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
80 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
780 ft · 21 sec · West 25th Street
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Turn left onto North High School Road
96 m · 14 sec · North High School Road
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Turn slight right
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road
1148 ft · 29 sec · Crawfordsville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, I 465 North
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 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 Speedway and City of 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
120 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Speedway and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Speedway to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Speedway and 73.5 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Speedway 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy around Speedway and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Speedway and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 136.17 mi (219.14 km).
#1 Speedway
Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
| Population | 12,224 |
| Coordinates | 39.8022700, -86.2672100 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $23.67 | $47.33 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $26.46 | $52.93 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $35.81 | $71.63 |
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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