How far is Trafalgar, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Trafalgar, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight 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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trafalgar and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trafalgar and City of Gary.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2083 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto East Old Plank Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East Old Plank Road
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Continue on Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
27 m · 1 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2181 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
50 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 5 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 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 Trafalgar 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Trafalgar and Sunny near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trafalgar to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Trafalgar and 91.3 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Trafalgar 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 Sunny around Trafalgar and Sunny near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trafalgar and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 163.13 mi (262.53 km).
#1 Trafalgar
Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.4161600, -86.1508200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
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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