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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Huntingburg, IN is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.83 mi
05h 15m
Flight
228.71 mi
368.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.71 mi
Kilometers
368.08 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.83 mi
Kilometers
443.91 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingburg
Sun, Nov 8, 8:59 PM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Mon, Nov 9, 1:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-08T14:43
Arrive Huntingburg
Sun, Nov 8, 7:59 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CST
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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From City of Gary
137.9 mi
02h 37m
To Huntingburg
137.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 50%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 27%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
West 6th Street
7.02 mi · 3%
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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
02h 37m from City of Gary
Leave By
6:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Huntingburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from City of Gary and 137.9 miles from Huntingburg.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.44 one way or $70.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 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 Huntingburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Gary and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Huntingburg.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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 Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Huntingburg. Straight-line distance: 228.71 mi (368.08 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
Huntingburg

#2 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Huntingburg (-86.955, 38.29894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.84 L · about $35.44
Round trip
$70.87
19.46 gal · 73.68 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $35.44 $70.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.35 $82.71
Premium $4.79 $46.57 $93.14
Diesel $6.65 $64.72 $129.45

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Huntingburg, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:43:57, although it is 15:43:57 in Huntingburg.

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.