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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Connersville, IN is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.84 mi
04h 17m
Flight
177.74 mi
286.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.74 mi
Kilometers
286.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.84 mi
Kilometers
340.93 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connersville
Wed, Sep 23, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T12:21
Arrive Connersville
Wed, Sep 23, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
8:26 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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
105.9 mi
02h 08m
To Connersville
105.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    128 m · 21 sec · North Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 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 · 75%
East Main Street
18 mi · 8%
State Street
16.3 mi · 8%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 7%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
02h 08m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Cloudy near Connersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from City of Gary and 105.9 miles from Connersville.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 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 Connersville, 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 Cloudy near Connersville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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 Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.1 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
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 177.74 mi (286.05 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Connersville

#2 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.3 L · about $29.92
Round trip
$59.84
14.96 gal · 56.6 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $29.92 $59.84
Mid-grade $4.57 $34.18 $68.35
Premium $5.11 $38.22 $76.43
Diesel $6.91 $51.72 $103.43

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Connersville, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 12:21:18, although it is 13:21:18 in Connersville.

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.