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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Farmersburg, IN is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.38 mi
03h 56m
Flight
162.17 mi
260.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.17 mi
Kilometers
260.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmersburg
Tue, Nov 3, 2:09 PM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Tue, Nov 3, 5:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-03T09:12
Arrive Farmersburg
Tue, Nov 3, 1:09 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
9:08 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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From City of Gary
90.8 mi
01h 58m
To Farmersburg
90.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Sawmill Road

    2006 ft · 2 min · West Sawmill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    45 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
111 mi · 61%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 23%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi
West Sawmill Road
0.38 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 58m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Farmersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from City of Gary and 90.6 miles from Farmersburg.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 9:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 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 Farmersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Farmersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boswell, 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 Boswell.

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Farmersburg. Straight-line distance: 162.17 mi (260.99 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
Farmersburg

#2 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Farmersburg (-87.38196, 39.24865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.23 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.93
12.8 gal · 48.46 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $24.47 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.42 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.95 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $6.76 $43.29 $86.58

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Farmersburg, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 09:12:56, although it is 10:12:56 in Farmersburg.

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.