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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Centerville, IN is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
218.26 mi
04h 08m
Flight
173.83 mi
279.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.83 mi
Kilometers
279.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.26 mi
Kilometers
351.26 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM 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 Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
8:42 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
109.1 mi
02h 04m
To Centerville
109.2 mi
02h 04m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    47.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

    1562 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North Morton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
156 mi · 71%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.4 mi · 22%
Main Street
8.44 mi · 4%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.65 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 04m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 109.1 miles from City of Gary and 109.2 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 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 Centerville, 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 Centerville.

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 7.8 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 11.8 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 Centerville. Straight-line distance: 173.83 mi (279.76 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
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#2 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8178200, -84.9963500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Centerville (-84.99635, 39.81782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.15 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
15.4 gal · 58.3 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.75 $65.50
Premium $4.65 $35.84 $71.67
Diesel $5.30 $40.84 $81.68

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 Centerville, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 02:59:50, although it is 03:59:50 in Centerville.

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.