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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Gas City, IN is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
158.9 mi
03h 21m
Flight
118.37 mi
190.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.37 mi
Kilometers
190.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.9 mi
Kilometers
255.72 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gas City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-15T15:56
Arrive Gas City
Thu, Oct 15, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
10:18 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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
79.4 mi
01h 40m
To Gas City
79.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
72ยฐF
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m ยท 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft ยท 33 sec ยท West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft ยท 1 min ยท Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    89.6 mi ยท 1 hr 39 min ยท Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft ยท 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    57.5 mi ยท 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท West 500 S

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi ยท 5 min ยท East Hi Way Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    583 ft ยท 16 sec ยท East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    70 m ยท 10 sec ยท South 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
89.6 mi ยท 56%
Strawtown Pike
4.59 mi ยท 3%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi ยท 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi ยท 1%
West 500 S
1.12 mi ยท 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

89.6 mi ยท 01h 39m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 40m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from City of Gary and 79.5 miles from Gas City.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 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 Gas City, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.

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 Gas City. Straight-line distance: 118.37 mi (190.5 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
Gas City

#2 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Gas City (-85.61303, 40.48726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L ยท about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
11.22 gal ยท 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.99 $49.99
Premium $4.99 $27.98 $55.97
Diesel $6.62 $37.14 $74.29

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Gas City, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 15:56:42, although it is 16:56:42 in Gas City.

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.