How far is Walton, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Walton, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
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
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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 04m.
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.
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 Walton and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walton and City of Gary.
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Start on West May Street
84 m · 14 sec · West May Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
3264 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello
1189 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto West 100 North
4 mi · 6 min · West 100 North
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Take the ramp right
1961 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Walton and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 100 North
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 07m
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 Walton and Mostly 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 Walton to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Walton and 57.5 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walton 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 Mostly Sunny around Walton and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walton and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.07 km).
#1 Walton
Town in Cass County, Indiana
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 40.6608700, -86.2419400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.96 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Premium | $5.09 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Diesel | $6.92 | $28.17 | $56.35 |
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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