How far is Wheatfield, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Wheatfield, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatfield and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatfield and City of Gary.
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Start on Grove Street
61 m · 11 sec · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2105 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
6.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 1200
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Continue on 15th Street Southeast
1 km · 1 min · 15th Street Southeast
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Continue on 15th Street SE
2317 ft · 44 sec · 15th Street SE
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Road 2
1 mi · 1 min · State Road 2
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Continue on East 181st Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 North: Chicago
1331 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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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 Wheatfield and City of 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Wheatfield and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheatfield to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lake Dalecarlia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Wheatfield and 22.4 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Wheatfield and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Dalecarlia
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 Lake Dalecarlia.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatfield and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 km).
#1 Wheatfield
Township in Jasper County, Indiana
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 41.1930900, -87.0555800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.86 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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