How far is City of Gary, IN from Country Squire Lakes, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
216.77 mi
04h 19m
Flight
197.05 mi
317.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.05 mi
Kilometers
317.12 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.77 mi
Kilometers
348.85 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Country Squire Lakes
Mon, Nov 9, 10:21 AM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Mon, Nov 9, 1:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-09T05:02
Arrive Country Squire Lakes
Mon, Nov 9, 9:21 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:22 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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From City of Gary
108.4 mi
02h 09m
To Country Squire Lakes
108.4 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Country Squire Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Country Squire Lakes.

  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

    41.9 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Squire Lakes Drive

    736 ft · 34 sec · Squire Lakes Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Manor Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Country Manor Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Manor Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Country Squire Lakes.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 69%
I 70 East
43.9 mi · 20%
State Street
16.3 mi · 7%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Country Manor Street
1.39 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 09m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:22 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Country Squire Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Country Squire Lakes?

The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from City of Gary and 108.4 miles from Country Squire Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 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 Country Squire Lakes, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near Country Squire Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 7.2 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 11.5 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 Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Country Squire Lakes. Straight-line distance: 197.05 mi (317.12 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 Country Squire Lakes

Country Squire Lakes is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0347800, -85.6985800
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Country Squire Lakes (-85.69858, 39.03478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.95 L · about $27.86
Round trip
$55.72
15.3 gal · 57.9 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $27.86 $55.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.51 $65.03
Premium $4.79 $36.61 $73.23
Diesel $6.65 $50.89 $101.78

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Country Squire Lakes, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 05:02:32, although it is 06:02:32 in Country Squire Lakes.

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.