How far is City of Gary, IN from Jonesboro, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Jonesboro, IN is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Jonesboro.
-
1
Start on the route
104 m ยท 27 sec
-
2
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft ยท 33 sec ยท West 8th Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft ยท 1 min ยท Madison Street
-
4
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West 5th Avenue
-
5
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
89.6 mi ยท 1 hr 39 min ยท Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
1398 ft ยท 32 sec
-
7
Turn left
57.5 mi ยท 1 hr 25 min
-
8
Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
4.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท Strawtown Pike
-
9
Turn right onto West 500 S
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท West 500 S
-
10
Continue on East Hi Way Drive
2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท East Hi Way Drive
-
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km ยท 2 min ยท North Main Street
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Jonesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
89.6 mi ยท 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from City of Gary and 79.4 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 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 Jonesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 118.13 mi (190.11 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 40.4797600, -85.6277500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesboro (-85.62775, 40.47976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Diesel | $6.70 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
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 ยท Oct 08, 2026