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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.12 mi
02h 45m
Flight
151.56 mi
243.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.56 mi
Kilometers
243.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.12 mi
Kilometers
268.96 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Mon, Jun 1, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Mon, Jun 1, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-06-01T17:17
Arrive Greenwood
Mon, Jun 1, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
83 mi
01h 22m
To Greenwood
84.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 83%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 11%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.5 mi
Madison Street
0.38 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 22m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from City of Gary and 84.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 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 Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 151.56 mi (243.92 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
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 17:17:31, although it is 18:17:31 in Greenwood.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.