How far is City of Gary, IN from Blooming Grove, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
223.19 mi
04h 36m
Flight
187.75 mi
302.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.75 mi
Kilometers
302.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.19 mi
Kilometers
359.19 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-04-15T03:00
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
7:46 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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
111.5 mi
02h 18m
To Blooming Grove
111.7 mi
02h 18m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 23 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    16.5 mi · 25 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    2544 ft · 46 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stone Church Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
160 mi · 71%
East Main Street
18 mi · 8%
State Street
16.5 mi · 7%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 7%
Vine Street
10.7 mi · 5%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 18m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blooming Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from City of Gary and 111.7 miles from Blooming Grove.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 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 Blooming Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Blooming Grove (-85.06468, 39.50227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Blooming Grove, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 03:00:01, although it is 04:00:01 in Blooming Grove.

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.