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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Avon, IN is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.43 mi
02h 55m
Flight
135.97 mi
218.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.97 mi
Kilometers
218.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.43 mi
Kilometers
235.66 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-04-17T03:25
Arrive Avon
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
73.3 mi
01h 27m
To Avon
73.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg

    557 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Road 267

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  9. 9

    Continue on North Green Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Green Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Avon Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Avon Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockville Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
128 mi · 88%
State Road 267
8.08 mi · 6%
Avon Avenue
4.07 mi · 3%
North Green Street
3.12 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 27m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from City of Gary and 73.2 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Avon. Straight-line distance: 135.97 mi (218.83 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
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $4.65 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $5.30 $27.42 $54.84

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Avon, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 03:25:51, although it is 04:25:51 in Avon.

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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.