How far is Stony Creek, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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.
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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Creek and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek and Gary.
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Start on the route
848 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West
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Turn left onto County Road 40
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
2649 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 20, Elkhart
2712 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Toledo Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Toledo Road
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Turn right onto Goshen Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Goshen Avenue
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
1605 ft · 31 sec · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Turn left onto East Bristol Street
1574 ft · 35 sec · East Bristol Street
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Turn right onto Cassopolis Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cassopolis Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
610 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
922 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 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
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Creek and Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
76.8 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Stony Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stony Creek to Gary?
The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Stony Creek and 49.9 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.72 one way or $27.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stony Creek and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Stony Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
Niles station
New Buffalo, Michigan
New Buffalo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek and Gary. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.29 km).
#1 Stony Creek
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 3,891 |
| Coordinates | 41.5347700, -85.6499900 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.75 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $24.63 | $49.26 |
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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