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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.33 mi
02h 55m
Flight
133.27 mi
214.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.27 mi
Kilometers
214.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.33 mi
Kilometers
249.98 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodburn
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodburn
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
Bourbon
IN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

From Woodburn
73.5 mi
01h 27m
To Gary
81.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodburn Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road

    2307 ft · 48 sec · North Webster Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Webster Road

    666 ft · 13 sec · Webster Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Platter Road

    2442 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Thimlar Road

    136 m · 9 sec · Thimlar Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Platter Road

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rohman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Stellhorn Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crescent Avenue

    1 km · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard

    96 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Coliseum Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Coliseum Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  20. 20

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 66%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 10%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 6%
Stellhorn Road
7.14 mi · 5%
East Coliseum Boulevard
3.76 mi · 2%
Woodburn Road
3.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 27m from Woodburn
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Gary. Straight-line distance: 133.27 mi (214.48 km).

Woodburn

#1 Woodburn

City in Indiana, USA

Population1,655
Coordinates41.1253300, -84.8533000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-84.853264, 41.125344)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Woodburn, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Woodburn is 02:24:08, although it is 01:24:08 in Gary.

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