How far is Busseron, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Busseron, IN to Gary, IN is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
210.66 mi
03h 51m
Flight
190.62 mi
306.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.62 mi
Kilometers
306.77 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.66 mi
Kilometers
339.03 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Busseron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Busseron
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 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
9:18 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
105.7 mi
01h 55m
To Gary
104.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Busseron and 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

    37.8 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 52%
State Road 14
47.8 mi · 23%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 1%
North Williams Road
0.58 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
01h 55m from Busseron
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Busseron and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 105.7 miles from Busseron and 104.9 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Busseron and Mostly Sunny near 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 Gary. Straight-line distance: 190.62 mi (306.77 km).

Busseron

#1 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 50 West (-87.449177, 38.835629)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

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 Busseron, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Busseron is 01:05:52, although it is 00:05:52 in Gary.

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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.