Baltimore to Gary: Road Trip Guide & Distance

586 miles 943.1 km · straight line
675.1 miles actual route 1086.4 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Gary?

The distance from Baltimore to Gary is 586 miles (943.1 km) as the crow flies. Gary is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.1 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Gary in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Gary. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Gary

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Gary

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM