Gary to Rolling Meadows: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.2 miles 77.6 km · straight line
62.7 miles estimated 100.9 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Gary from Rolling Meadows?

The distance from Gary to Rolling Meadows is 48.2 miles (77.6 km) as the crow flies. Rolling Meadows is located NW of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.7 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Rolling Meadows. 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 Rolling Meadows

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Rolling Meadows

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Rolling Meadows
42.08°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 516.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients