Des Moines to Gary: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Gary?
The distance from Des Moines to Gary is 324.4 miles (522 km) as the crow flies. Gary is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.2 miles, taking about 7h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Gary in Indiana.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Gary. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
- You could travel this distance about 76.8 times to circle the Earth's equator