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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Hagerstown, IN is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
212 mi
03h 59m
Flight
163.1 mi
262.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.1 mi
Kilometers
262.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212 mi
Kilometers
341.18 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-14T22:56
Arrive Hagerstown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
9:02 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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
105.9 mi
01h 59m
To Hagerstown
106.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    47.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

    1562 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
156 mi · 74%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.4 mi · 22%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.65 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
SR 1
0.3 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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 59m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from City of Gary and 106.1 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 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 Hagerstown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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 Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.2 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 9.1 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 Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 163.1 mi (262.49 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 Hagerstown

High school in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana

Population1,684
Coordinates39.9111600, -85.1616300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Hagerstown (-85.16163, 39.91116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.32 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.09
14.96 gal · 56.64 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.88 $29.04 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.47 $33.45 $66.90
Premium $5.01 $37.44 $74.87
Diesel $6.62 $49.55 $99.10

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Hagerstown, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 22:56:58, although it is 23:56:58 in Hagerstown.

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.