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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Miller, IN is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
159.76 mi
03h 06m
Flight
147.41 mi
237.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.41 mi
Kilometers
237.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.76 mi
Kilometers
257.11 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miller
Sat, Oct 31, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Sat, Oct 31, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-31T09:13
Arrive Miller
Sat, Oct 31, 12:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
10:48 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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From City of Gary
79.9 mi
01h 33m
To Miller
79.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61ยฐF
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
67ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m ยท 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft ยท 33 sec ยท West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft ยท 1 min ยท Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi ยท 2 hr 25 min ยท Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi ยท 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft ยท 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi ยท 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue

    1437 ft ยท 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville

    50 m ยท 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2739 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Kentucky Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    131 m ยท 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South High School Road

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท South High School Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mooresville Road

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Mooresville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mooresville Road

    2680 ft ยท 56 sec ยท South Mooresville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paddock Road

    2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Paddock Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Landersdale Road

    1678 ft ยท 51 sec ยท East Landersdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    788 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Forest Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Forest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi ยท 87%
I 465 South
11.8 mi ยท 7%
South Mooresville Road
2.09 mi ยท 1%
Paddock Road
2.01 mi ยท 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi ยท 1%
South High School Road
1.55 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi ยท 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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 33m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Miller.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 79.9 miles from City of Gary and 79.8 miles from Miller.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 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 Miller, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Miller.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Miller. Straight-line distance: 147.41 mi (237.24 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
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#2 Miller

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

Population9,767
Coordinates39.6206000, -86.2819300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Miller (-86.28193, 39.6206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L ยท about $21.95
Round trip
$43.90
11.28 gal ยท 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.95 $43.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.29 $50.58
Premium $5.02 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $6.80 $38.33 $76.66

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Miller, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 09:13:25, although it is 10:13:25 in Miller.

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.