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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Millgrove, IN is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
179 mi
04h 01m
Flight
135.57 mi
218.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.57 mi
Kilometers
218.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179 mi
Kilometers
288.07 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millgrove
Wed, Sep 23, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T11:33
Arrive Millgrove
Wed, Sep 23, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
8:56 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
89.4 mi
02h 00m
To Millgrove
89.5 mi
02h 00m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Mill Street

    110 m · 12 sec · South Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 500 East

    2.8 mi · 11 min · South 500 East

  14. 14

    Turn left

    52 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
89.6 mi · 50%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 3%
Water Street
4.43 mi · 2%
South 500 East
2.82 mi · 2%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

89.6 mi · 01h 39m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
02h 00m from City of Gary
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Millgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 89.4 miles from City of Gary and 89.5 miles from Millgrove.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 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 Millgrove, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Millgrove.

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 12.2 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 3.4 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 3.7 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 Millgrove. Straight-line distance: 135.57 mi (218.18 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
Millgrove

#2 Millgrove

Unincorporated community in Blackford County, Indiana

Population1,599
Coordinates40.4083800, -85.2749700
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Millgrove (-85.27497, 40.40838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.56
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $25.28 $50.56
Mid-grade $4.57 $28.88 $57.75
Premium $5.11 $32.29 $64.58
Diesel $6.91 $43.70 $87.39

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 Millgrove, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 11:33:02, although it is 12:33:02 in Millgrove.

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.