How far is Busseron, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Busseron, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
212.31 mi
03h 43m
Flight
190.77 mi
307.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.77 mi
Kilometers
307.02 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.31 mi
Kilometers
341.68 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Tue, May 5, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Busseron
Tue, May 5, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Busseron
2026-05-05T02:06
Arrive City of Gary
Tue, May 5, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Busseron
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
West Lebanon
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From Busseron
106 mi
01h 51m
To City of Gary
106.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Busseron and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Busseron and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 50 West

    49 m · 13 sec · County Road 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Old 41

    567 ft · 25 sec · North Old 41

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Williams Road

    3085 ft · 2 min · North Williams Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    46.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Busseron and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 52%
State Road 14
51.1 mi · 24%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi
North Williams Road
0.58 mi
Madison Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
01h 51m from Busseron
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Busseron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Busseron to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Busseron and 106.3 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Busseron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Lebanon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Lebanon.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

45 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Busseron and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 190.77 mi (307.02 km).

Busseron

#1 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 50 West (-87.449177, 38.835629)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Busseron, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Busseron is 02:06:03, although it is 01:06:03 in City of 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.