How far is Brookville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Brookville, IN to Gary, IN is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.72 mi
03h 50m
Flight
193.67 mi
311.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.67 mi
Kilometers
311.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.72 mi
Kilometers
364.87 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Brookville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookville
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Brookville
112 mi
01h 55m
To Gary
114.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookville and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookville and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1786 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Metamora Road

    29 mi · 43 min · Metamora Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookville and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 52%
Metamora Road
29 mi · 13%
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 8%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 6%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
193.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 55m from Brookville
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookville and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookville to Gary?

The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Brookville and 114.8 miles from Gary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brookville and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookville and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookville and Gary. Straight-line distance: 193.67 mi (311.68 km).

Brookville

#1 Brookville

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population3,114
Coordinates39.4231100, -85.0127400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.012724, 39.42311)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.28 L · about $30.17
Round trip
$60.34
16 gal · 60.56 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.17 $60.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.02 $68.05
Premium $4.65 $37.23 $74.46
Diesel $5.30 $42.43 $84.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brookville, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Brookville is 22:58:31, although it is 21:58:31 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.