How far is it from Danforth, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Gary, IN, is 80 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The drive from Danforth, IL, to Gary, IN, takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Danforth, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Gary, IN, covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Gary, IN from Danforth, IL?

Gary, IN lies roughly to the north-east of Danforth, IL.

Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN follow?

The drive from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN mainly follows I 57, I 80. The longest single stretch is 52 mi on I 57.

Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Gary, IN?

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN include Clifton, Kankakee, Orland Park, Hammond, Merrillville.

Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Gary, IN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

Danforth, IL Gary, IN

Distance: 80 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN takes about 1 h 40 min via I 57. The distance is 80 mi. The straight-line distance is 63 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chebanse, IL, Bradley, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Lynwood, IL, Griffith, IN. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 80 mi

1 Depart left onto North Central Street 5 mi
2 Turn left onto County Road 2600 N 1 mi
3 Take ramp right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 52 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 3 mi
7 Keep slightly left 17 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Keep slightly left 67 yd
10 Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard 2 mi
11 Turn right onto West 15th Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard 1 mi
13 Arrive right onto Harrison Boulevard

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The return trip from Gary, IN to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 80 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

93 chargers

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24CCS, Tesla · 625 US-24, Gilman, IL, 60938350 kW
Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)CCS · 990 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL, 60915350 kW
Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL)CCS · 14975 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL, 60419350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 468CCS · 815 Hwy 24 West, Gilman, IL, 60938350 kW
Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL)CCS · 288 ORLAND SQUARE DR, Orland Park, IL, 60462350 kW

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Gary, IN → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)32 mi · 1 h Gary, IN → Griffith, IN9 mi · 20 min Gary, IN → Hobart, IN9 mi · 25 min Gary, IN → Ogden Dunes, IN11 mi · 25 min Gary, IN → Whiting, IN11 mi · 25 min Gary, IN → Calumet City, IL13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Gary, IN, {toState} is 80 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState} covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Gary, IN from Danforth, IL?: Gary, IN lies roughly to the north-east of Danforth, IL.
Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN follow?: The drive from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN mainly follows I 57, I 80. The longest single stretch is 52 mi on I 57.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Gary, IN?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN include Clifton, Kankakee, Orland Park, Hammond, Merrillville.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Gary, IN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Gary, IN, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

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