How far is Valparaiso, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, IN to Gary, IN is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Gary.
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Start on Walnut Street
11 m · 3 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1240 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Chicago Street
2818 ft · 2 min · West Chicago Street
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Turn right onto West Lincolnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on State Road 130
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Road 130
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Continue straight
2964 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
29 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hobart Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hobart Road
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Continue on Ripley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ripley Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 15th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 38 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 26 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 10th Place
17 m · 2 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 Valparaiso and Gary.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Road 130
Continue on State Road 130
7.45 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Valparaiso and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valparaiso to Gary?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hobart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Valparaiso and 14.3 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valparaiso and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Hobart
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 Hobart.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Gary. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.25 km).
#1 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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