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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Bicknell, IN is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
217.79 mi
04h 50m
Flight
194.95 mi
313.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.95 mi
Kilometers
313.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.79 mi
Kilometers
350.5 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bicknell
Fri, Sep 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-18T05:07
Arrive Bicknell
Fri, Sep 18, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
West Lebanon
IN

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

From City of Gary
109 mi
02h 25m
To Bicknell
108.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Indiana Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1346 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1138 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
132 mi · 61%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 19%
Indiana Street
6.09 mi · 3%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.47 mi
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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
02h 25m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bicknell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from City of Gary and 108.8 miles from Bicknell.

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

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 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 Bicknell, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bicknell.

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 City of Gary and Bicknell. Straight-line distance: 194.95 mi (313.74 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
Bicknell

#2 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Bicknell (-87.30779, 38.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.63
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $28.82 $57.63
Mid-grade $4.31 $33.12 $66.25
Premium $4.85 $37.24 $74.48
Diesel $6.29 $48.28 $96.57

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 · Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Bicknell, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 05:07:03, although it is 06:07:03 in Bicknell.

Distance to Other Cities

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