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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Guthrie, IN is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
217.06 mi
04h 14m
Flight
186.23 mi
299.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.23 mi
Kilometers
299.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.06 mi
Kilometers
349.33 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guthrie
Tue, Oct 13, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 10:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T14:12
Arrive Guthrie
Tue, Oct 13, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
8:32 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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From City of Gary
108.6 mi
02h 07m
To Guthrie
108.5 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old State Highway 37

    701 ft · 26 sec · Old State Highway 37

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crest Motel Road

    1919 ft · 1 min · Crest Motel Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Guthrie Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Guthrie Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Guthrie Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Guthrie Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guthrie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 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 · 64%
I 69 South
48.3 mi · 22%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
SR 37 South
10.8 mi · 5%
Guthrie Road
2.01 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 07m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Guthrie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from City of Gary and 108.5 miles from Guthrie.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.93 one way or $59.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 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 Guthrie, 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 Sunny near Guthrie.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 186.23 mi (299.71 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Guthrie

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

Population1,401
Coordinates38.9767200, -86.5091600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Guthrie (-86.50916, 38.97672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $29.93
Round trip
$59.86
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $29.93 $59.86
Mid-grade $4.49 $34.36 $68.73
Premium $5.01 $38.40 $76.80
Diesel $6.64 $50.85 $101.69

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 Guthrie, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:12:03, although it is 15:12:03 in Guthrie.

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.