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

The driving distance from Williamsport, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
107.1 mi
01h 52m
Flight
90.36 mi
145.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.36 mi
Kilometers
145.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.1 mi
Kilometers
172.36 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Tue, Nov 3, 8:46 AM CST
Return by in Williamsport
Tue, Nov 3, 11:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-11-03T07:53
Arrive City of Gary
Tue, Nov 3, 9:46 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
9:30 PM EST
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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Williamsport
54.1 mi
00h 56m
To City of Gary
53 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsport 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
51.1 mi · 48%
West 200 North
47.7 mi · 45%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.5 mi
West 8th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
00h 56m from Williamsport
Leave By
2:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williamsport and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Williamsport to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Williamsport and 53 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.45 one way or $28.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Williamsport 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 Partly Sunny around Williamsport and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 90.36 mi (145.42 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

County seat in Indiana

Population1,837
Coordinates40.2883700, -87.2939000
Altitude193
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: SR 28 (-87.293817, 40.288216)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.45
Round trip
$28.90
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $14.45 $28.90
Mid-grade $4.42 $16.70 $33.41
Premium $4.95 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $6.76 $25.57 $51.14

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 Williamsport, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Williamsport is 07:53:37, although it is 06:53:37 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.