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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
284.33 mi
05h 22m
Flight
242.6 mi
390.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.6 mi
Kilometers
390.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.33 mi
Kilometers
457.58 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corydon
Wed, Sep 23, 6:52 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T12:29
Arrive Corydon
Wed, Sep 23, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 2:22 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
6:16 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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From City of Gary
142.2 mi
02h 41m
To Corydon
142.1 mi
02h 41m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Road 135

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1222 ft · 56 sec · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Maple Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 53%
I 70 East
106 mi · 37%
I 64 West
16.4 mi · 6%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
State Road 135
0.98 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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
242.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 41m from City of Gary
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Corydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 142.2 miles from City of Gary and 142.1 miles from Corydon.

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

The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 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 Corydon, 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 Corydon.

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 9.8 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

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 Corydon. Straight-line distance: 242.6 mi (390.43 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
Corydon

#2 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Corydon (-86.12192, 38.21201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.98 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.24
20.06 gal · 75.96 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $40.12 $80.24
Mid-grade $4.57 $45.83 $91.65
Premium $5.11 $51.24 $102.49
Diesel $6.91 $69.35 $138.69

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 Corydon, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 12:29:37, although it is 13:29:37 in Corydon.

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.