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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Monrovia, IN is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
167.91 mi
03h 13m
Flight
146.51 mi
235.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.51 mi
Kilometers
235.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.91 mi
Kilometers
270.23 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monrovia
Thu, Sep 17, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Sep 17, 10:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-17T15:44
Arrive Monrovia
Thu, Sep 17, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
10:34 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
84 mi
01h 36m
To Monrovia
83.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88ยฐF
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi ยท 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft ยท 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi ยท 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft ยท 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia

    1407 ft ยท 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Monrovia

    105 m ยท 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    815 ft ยท 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    10 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Water Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi ยท 82%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi ยท 6%
I 465 South
10.3 mi ยท 6%
I 70 West
2.97 mi ยท 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi ยท 1%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 36m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from City of Gary and 83.9 miles from Monrovia.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 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 Monrovia, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 146.51 mi (235.78 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
Monrovia

#2 Monrovia

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Monrovia (-86.48222, 39.57894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L ยท about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.86 gal ยท 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.31 $25.58 $51.15
Premium $4.85 $28.75 $57.51
Diesel $6.29 $37.28 $74.56

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 Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Monrovia, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 15:44:03, although it is 16:44:03 in Monrovia.

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.