How far is City of Gary, IN from Greencastle, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Greencastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Greencastle.
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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
83.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
2054 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
37 m · 5 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Turn left
53.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 125 West
1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West
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Continue on Rockville Road
2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on Jacob Street
583 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn right onto North Gillespie Street
145 m · 23 sec · North Gillespie Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1329 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North Indiana Street
527 ft · 23 sec · North Indiana Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
10 m · 2 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Indiana Street
24 m · 4 sec · North Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Greencastle.
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
83.4 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Greencastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Greencastle?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 74 miles from City of Gary and 73.9 miles from Greencastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 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 Greencastle, 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 Greencastle.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 137.14 mi (220.71 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 Greencastle
City in Indiana
| Population | 10,338 |
| Coordinates | 39.6444900, -86.8647300 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.00 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
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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