How far is Woodburn, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Woodburn, IN to Gary, IN is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
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 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
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 Woodburn and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn and Gary.
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Start on the route
3 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
33 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Woodburn Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road
2307 ft · 48 sec · North Webster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Webster Road
666 ft · 13 sec · Webster Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2442 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Turn left onto Thimlar Road
136 m · 9 sec · Thimlar Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
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Continue on Stellhorn Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road
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Continue on Crescent Avenue
1 km · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
96 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Coliseum Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodburn and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
88.8 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodburn and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodburn to Gary?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Woodburn and 81.8 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Woodburn and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodburn and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Gary. Straight-line distance: 133.27 mi (214.48 km).
#1 Woodburn
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1253300, -84.8533000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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