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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Guilford, IN is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
243.4 mi
04h 36m
Flight
211.01 mi
339.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.01 mi
Kilometers
339.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.4 mi
Kilometers
391.71 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Oct 14, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Oct 14, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T21:39
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Oct 14, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
7:46 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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
121.7 mi
02h 18m
To Guilford
121.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

    1139 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto SR 1

    9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
161 mi · 66%
I 74 East
70.6 mi · 29%
SR 1
9.27 mi · 4%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Main Street
0.25 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 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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 18m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Mostly Clear near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from City of Gary and 121.7 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 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 Guilford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Gary and Mostly Clear near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 211.01 mi (339.58 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
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#2 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Guilford (-84.9119, 39.16811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.51 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.12
17.18 gal · 65.02 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $33.56 $67.12
Mid-grade $4.49 $38.53 $77.07
Premium $5.01 $43.06 $86.12
Diesel $6.64 $57.02 $114.04

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 · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Guilford, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 21:39:22, although it is 22:39:22 in Guilford.

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.