How far is City of Gary, IN from Clayton, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Clayton, IN is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Clayton.
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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
123 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
1133 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Lebanon Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West
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Continue on North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 100 West
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West
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Continue on Urban Street
2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
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At the end of the road, turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Kentucky Street
51 m · 8 sec · Kentucky Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Clayton.
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
123 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Clayton?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from City of Gary and 75.6 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 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 Clayton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 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 Clayton
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.6892100, -86.5225000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-86.5225, 39.68921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.91 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
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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