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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Henry, IN is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.82 mi
03h 35m
Flight
155.28 mi
249.9 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from City of Gary.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.28 mi
Kilometers
249.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.82 mi
Kilometers
299.05 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Tue, Oct 13, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Oct 14, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T19:21
Arrive Henry
Tue, Oct 13, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
9:48 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From City of Gary
92.9 mi
01h 47m
To Henry
93 mi
01h 47m

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
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on National Road

    2670 ft · 47 sec · National Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 1075 W

    2108 ft · 2 min · South 1075 W

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Line Road South; West 1200 North

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
156 mi · 84%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13.7 mi · 7%
East Main Street
9.19 mi · 5%
North State Street
2.42 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.65 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 47m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from City of Gary and 93 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 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 Henry, 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 Henry.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9.1 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Henry. Straight-line distance: 155.28 mi (249.9 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Henry

City in United States of America

Population2,920
Coordinates39.7858800, -85.5874700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Henry (-85.58747, 39.78588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.26
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $25.63 $51.26
Mid-grade $4.49 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $5.01 $32.89 $65.77
Diesel $6.64 $43.55 $87.09

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 Henry, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 19:21:48, although it is 20:21:48 in Henry.

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.