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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Linton, IN is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
209.16 mi
04h 35m
Flight
177.19 mi
285.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.19 mi
Kilometers
285.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.16 mi
Kilometers
336.61 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linton
Wed, Sep 23, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T11:51
Arrive Linton
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
7:50 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
West Lebanon
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
104.6 mi
02h 17m
To Linton
104.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
136 mi · 65%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 20%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
West 8th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
02h 17m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Linton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from City of Gary and 104.5 miles from Linton.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.52 one way or $59.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 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 Linton, 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Linton.

Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Lebanon, 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 West Lebanon.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

45 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Linton. Straight-line distance: 177.19 mi (285.16 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
Linton

#2 Linton

City in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,304
Coordinates39.0347700, -87.1658500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Linton (-87.16585, 39.03477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $29.52
Round trip
$59.04
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $29.52 $59.04
Mid-grade $4.57 $33.72 $67.44
Premium $5.11 $37.70 $75.41
Diesel $6.91 $51.03 $102.05

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Linton, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 11:51:03, although it is 12:51:03 in Linton.

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.