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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Danville, IN is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.08 mi
02h 51m
Flight
133.85 mi
215.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.85 mi
Kilometers
215.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.08 mi
Kilometers
235.09 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Wed, Sep 23, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T14:48
Arrive Danville
Wed, Sep 23, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
73.1 mi
01h 25m
To Danville
73 mi
01h 25m

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
67°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1133 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 100 West

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Urban Street

    2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Cross Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 84%
South Lebanon Street
8.59 mi · 6%
County Road 100 West
4.74 mi · 3%
North State Street
3.89 mi · 3%
County Road 50 West
2.32 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 25m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 73.1 miles from City of Gary and 73 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 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 Danville, 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Danville. Straight-line distance: 133.85 mi (215.41 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
Danville

#2 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.57 $23.53 $47.06
Premium $5.11 $26.31 $52.62
Diesel $6.91 $35.61 $71.21

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Danville, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:48:16, although it is 15:48:16 in Danville.

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.