Driving Time from Chicago Lawn to Gary
Driving from Chicago Lawn to Gary is about 31 mi and takes roughly 42 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
42 min
Driving time
22 mi
Straight-line
31 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Chicago Lawn and Gary are about 22 mi (35 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 31 mi (50 km), a drive of about 42 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 22 mi / 35 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 31 mi / 50 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 42 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.684, -87.521 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago Lawn to Gary is about 22 mi (35 km) in a straight line, and roughly 31 mi (50 km) by road.