How far is City of Gary, IN from McCordsville, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to McCordsville, IN is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and McCordsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and McCordsville.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allisonville Road
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis
572 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Allisonville Road
1302 ft · 30 sec · Allisonville Road
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Turn left onto East 82nd Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East 82nd Street
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Continue on East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
1242 ft · 25 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road
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Turn right onto Oaklandon Road
1482 ft · 35 sec · Oaklandon Road
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Turn left onto East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Continue on 800 N
1 mi · 2 min · 800 N
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Turn left onto North 600 West
3118 ft · 1 min · North 600 West
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Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway
556 ft · 26 sec · West Brookside Parkway
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Turn right onto North Clearview Drive
69 m · 15 sec · North Clearview Drive
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Turn left onto West Jamison Drive
128 m · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and McCordsville.
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
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near McCordsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to McCordsville?
The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from City of Gary and 80.3 miles from McCordsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 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 McCordsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near McCordsville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and McCordsville. Straight-line distance: 138.34 mi (222.63 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 McCordsville
Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.9081000, -85.9227600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCordsville (-85.92276, 39.9081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $22.11 | $44.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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