How far is City of Gary, IN from French Lick, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to French Lick, IN is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and French Lick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and French Lick.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Main Street
20 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
142 m · 26 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
32 m · 5 sec · West College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and French Lick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near French Lick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to French Lick?
The road trip is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from City of Gary and 128.2 miles from French Lick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 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 French Lick, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near French Lick.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and French Lick. Straight-line distance: 213.96 mi (344.34 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Lick
Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -86.6199900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Lick (-86.61999, 38.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $59.62 | $119.24 |
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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