Gary to Merrillville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

7.7 miles 12.4 km · straight line
10 miles estimated 16.1 km · driving distance
12min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
175° S bearing direction

How far is Gary from Merrillville?

The distance from Gary to Merrillville is 7.7 miles (12.4 km) as the crow flies. Merrillville is located S of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 10 miles, taking about 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gary and Merrillville. 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.

How to Get from Gary to Merrillville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Merrillville

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Merrillville
41.48°N, 87.33°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients