How far is Tipton, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Tipton, IN to Gary, IN is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tipton and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Gary.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
2954 ft · 53 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South
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Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
100.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 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 Tipton and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Walnut Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tipton and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tipton to Gary?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Tipton and 69 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tipton 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 Tipton and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Gary. Straight-line distance: 113.34 mi (182.41 km).
#1 Tipton
County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,990 |
| Coordinates | 40.2822600, -86.0411000 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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