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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Armstrong, IN is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.55 mi
05h 46m
Flight
241.42 mi
388.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.42 mi
Kilometers
388.52 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.55 mi
Kilometers
438.62 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armstrong
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-04-15T02:59
Arrive Armstrong
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CDT
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
Newport
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From City of Gary
136.4 mi
02h 53m
To Armstrong
136.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    38 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3180 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Cynthiana, Evansville

    2395 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cynthiana Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Cynthiana Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Armstrong Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
191 mi · 70%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 15%
I 64 West
7.19 mi · 3%
Cynthiana Road
4.42 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
02h 53m from City of Gary
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from City of Gary and 136.1 miles from Armstrong.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newport, 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 Newport.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

33 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Armstrong. Straight-line distance: 241.42 mi (388.52 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Armstrong

#2 Armstrong

Unincorporated community in Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population1,632
Coordinates38.1092100, -87.6472400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Armstrong (-87.64724, 38.10921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.41 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.55
19.24 gal · 72.82 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.28 $72.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.91 $81.83
Premium $4.65 $44.77 $89.54
Diesel $5.30 $51.02 $102.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Armstrong. The current time is 02:59:50.

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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.