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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Milford, IN is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.37 mi
03h 55m
Flight
179.73 mi
289.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.73 mi
Kilometers
289.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.37 mi
Kilometers
324.07 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Nov 12, 10:20 AM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 1:16 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-12T05:24
Arrive Milford
Thu, Nov 12, 9:20 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CST
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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From City of Gary
100.7 mi
01h 57m
To Milford
100.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Paul, Middletown

    1205 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    136 m · 14 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  14. 14

    Continue on County Line Road

    1924 ft · 55 sec · County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2113 ft · 58 sec · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North County Road 700 West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 700 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North 700 West

    743 ft · 22 sec · North 700 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North County Road 700 West

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Road 700 West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
161 mi · 80%
I 74 East
30.4 mi · 15%
North County Road 700 West
5.16 mi · 3%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
North County Road 800 West
0.64 mi
South 800 East
0.64 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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 57m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from City of Gary and 100.7 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 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 Milford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.5 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 10.5 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 11.5 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 Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Milford. Straight-line distance: 179.73 mi (289.25 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
Milford

#2 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population3,095
Coordinates39.3503300, -85.6180300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Milford (-85.61803, 39.35033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.9 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.77
14.22 gal · 53.8 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.38 $50.77
Mid-grade $4.19 $29.76 $59.52
Premium $4.71 $33.50 $66.99
Diesel $6.59 $46.84 $93.68

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Milford, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 05:24:35, although it is 06:24:35 in Milford.

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.