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

The driving distance from Warsaw, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.52 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.16 mi
130.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.16 mi
Kilometers
130.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.52 mi
Kilometers
153.73 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Warsaw
Wed, Sep 23, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-09-23T15:14
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Kingsford Heights
IN

Town of the United States

From Warsaw
46.2 mi
00h 53m
To City of Gary
49.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°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 Warsaw and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    20 m · 9 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Detroit Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1301 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lake City Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Lake City Highway

  5. 5

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake City Highway
63.5 mi · 66%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 16%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 10%
North Detroit Street
2.08 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 53
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Lake City Highway

Merge slight left onto Lake City Highway

63.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsford Heights
00h 53m from Warsaw
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Kingsford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Warsaw and 49.3 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Warsaw 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 Warsaw and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsford Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingsford Heights, 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 Kingsford Heights.

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Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
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New Buffalo, Michigan

34 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
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New Buffalo

35 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
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South Bend station

40 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 81.16 mi (130.62 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
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: East Center Street (-85.85305, 41.238092)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.57 $15.40 $30.80
Premium $5.11 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $6.91 $23.30 $46.60

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Warsaw, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Warsaw is 15:14:45, although it is 14:14:45 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.