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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Centerville, IN is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.78 mi
05h 51m
Flight
249.28 mi
401.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.28 mi
Kilometers
401.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.78 mi
Kilometers
484.06 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Thu, Nov 12, 9:47 AM CST
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 3:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-12T03:56
Arrive Centerville
Thu, Nov 12, 9:47 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CST
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From City of Gary
150.4 mi
02h 55m
To Centerville
150.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    29.2 mi · 35 min · West 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 800 North

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 46%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 25%
West 6th Street
29.2 mi · 10%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
County Road 800 North
2.22 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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
249.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 55m from City of Gary
Leave By
5:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 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 300.8 miles (484.1 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from City of Gary and 150.3 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 249.28 mi (401.18 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
Centerville

#2 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Centerville (-87.06333, 37.99422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.18 L · about $37.88
Round trip
$75.76
21.22 gal · 80.36 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $37.88 $75.76
Mid-grade $4.19 $44.41 $88.83
Premium $4.71 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $6.59 $69.90 $139.80

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Centerville. The current time is 03:56:46.

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.