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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Delaware, IN is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
231.04 mi
04h 25m
Flight
203.13 mi
326.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.13 mi
Kilometers
326.91 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.04 mi
Kilometers
371.82 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Wed, Oct 14, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T22:08
Arrive Delaware
Wed, Oct 14, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
8:08 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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
115.5 mi
02h 12m
To Delaware
115.5 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 229: Oldenburg, Batesville

    1678 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    559 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    132 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Delaware College Street

    666 ft · 32 sec · North Delaware College Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Delaware 2nd Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
161 mi · 70%
I 74 East
56 mi · 24%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
SR 229
0.32 mi
West 8th Avenue
0.17 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
02h 12m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Mostly Clear near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from City of Gary and 115.5 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.84 one way or $63.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 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 Delaware, 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 Mostly Clear near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 203.13 mi (326.91 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 Delaware

Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana

Population1,799
Coordinates39.1478300, -85.2071800
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Delaware (-85.20718, 39.14783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $31.84
Round trip
$63.68
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $31.84 $63.68
Mid-grade $4.49 $36.56 $73.12
Premium $5.01 $40.86 $81.71
Diesel $6.64 $54.10 $108.20

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 · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Delaware, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 22:08:37, although it is 23:08:37 in Delaware.

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.