How far is City of Gary, IN from Brownstown, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Brownstown, IN is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Brownstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Brownstown.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street
13.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Zoo Road
2.8 mi · 9 min · West Zoo Road
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Turn left onto North Browns Road
848 ft · 37 sec · North Browns Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Browns Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Brownstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Brownstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Brownstown?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from City of Gary and 130.8 miles from Brownstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 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 Brownstown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Brownstown.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 226.54 mi (364.58 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownstown
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.3808900, -86.5030400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownstown (-86.50304, 38.38089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $47.21 | $94.41 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $63.89 | $127.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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