How far is Warren, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Warren, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.46 mi
02h 57m
Flight
118.05 mi
189.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.48 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Warren
Wed, Sep 23, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-09-23T15:08
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warren
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Warren
70.6 mi
01h 28m
To City of Gary
73.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warren and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wayne Street

    777 ft · 14 sec · North Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Huntington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Warren Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · South Warren Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Court Street

    39 m · 9 sec · Court Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1311 ft · 29 sec · Warren Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Park Drive

    106 m · 10 sec · East Park Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 11%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 10%
South Warren Road
11.8 mi · 8%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 6%
South Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 1%
North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.3 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 28m from Warren
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Warren and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warren to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Warren and 73.8 miles from City of Gary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Warren 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Warren and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.99 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates40.6828200, -85.4272000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-85.427206, 40.68281)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.57 $23.30 $46.60
Premium $5.11 $26.06 $52.11
Diesel $6.91 $35.26 $70.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Warren, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Warren is 15:08:18, although it is 14:08:18 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.