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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Middletown, IN is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
184.15 mi
03h 34m
Flight
142.23 mi
228.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.15 mi
Kilometers
296.36 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Sep 17, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Fri, Sep 18, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-17T18:47
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Sep 17, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
9:50 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From City of Gary
92.8 mi
01h 47m
To Middletown
91.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North, SR 109 South: Anderson

    1804 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Scatterfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scatterfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 53rd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 53rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    1901 ft · 1 min · North 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Columbia Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
148 mi · 81%
Binford Boulevard
26.6 mi · 14%
Mill Road
5.1 mi · 3%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
East 53rd Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Scatterfield Road
0.68 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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 47m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from City of Gary and 91.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 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 Middletown, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 142.23 mi (228.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,260
Coordinates40.0572700, -85.5372000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Middletown (-85.5372, 40.05727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.78
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $24.39 $48.78
Mid-grade $4.31 $28.03 $56.07
Premium $4.85 $31.52 $63.04
Diesel $6.29 $40.87 $81.73

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Middletown, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 18:47:40, although it is 19:47:40 in Middletown.

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.