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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.59 mi
02h 45m
Flight
121.25 mi
195.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.25 mi
Kilometers
195.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.59 mi
Kilometers
229.47 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Wed, Sep 16, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 16, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-15T23:52
Arrive Jamestown
Wed, Sep 16, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
71.3 mi
01h 22m
To Jamestown
71.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1133 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    2653 ft · 49 sec · North State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Darlington Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Darlington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Darlington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 86%
South Lebanon Street
8.59 mi · 6%
West Main Street
5.48 mi · 4%
County Road 50 West
2.32 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 22m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from City of Gary and 71.3 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 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 Jamestown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 121.25 mi (195.13 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
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates39.9267100, -86.6288900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Jamestown (-86.62889, 39.92671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $18.04
Round trip
$36.08
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $18.04 $36.08
Mid-grade $4.15 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.68 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $6.19 $31.12 $62.24

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 · Sep 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Jamestown, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 23:52:41, although it is 00:52:41 in Jamestown.

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.