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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 265 miles (426.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
265 mi
04h 14m
Flight
244.56 mi
393.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.56 mi
Kilometers
393.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
265 mi
Kilometers
426.47 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 Jeffersonville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-15T10:46
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 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
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
8:30 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From City of Gary
132.4 mi
02h 07m
To Jeffersonville
132.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 56%
I 70 East
110 mi · 42%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
US 31 South
0.29 mi
East 8th Street
0.24 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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
244.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 07m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.5 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from City of Gary and 132.7 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.11 one way or $72.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 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 Jeffersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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 Whitestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.3 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Whitestown.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 244.56 mi (393.58 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
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.4 L · about $36.11
Round trip
$72.22
18.7 gal · 70.8 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $36.11 $72.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $41.65 $83.31
Premium $4.99 $46.64 $93.28
Diesel $6.62 $61.91 $123.81

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 10:46:46, although it is 11:46:46 in Jeffersonville.

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.