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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Montgomery, IN is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.82 mi
04h 53m
Flight
203.27 mi
327.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.27 mi
Kilometers
327.13 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.82 mi
Kilometers
419.75 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Oct 31, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Sun, Nov 1, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-31T14:16
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Oct 31, 7:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
7:12 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From City of Gary
130.4 mi
02h 26m
To Montgomery
130.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    52.2 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

    2382 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  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 Montgomery.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 53%
I 69 South
100 mi · 39%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
US 50
0.45 mi
Madison Street
0.38 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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 26m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from City of Gary and 130.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 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 Montgomery, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 203.27 mi (327.13 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
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population764
Coordinates38.6625500, -87.0461200
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Montgomery (-87.04612, 38.66255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $35.57
Round trip
$71.13
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $35.57 $71.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $41.03 $82.06
Premium $5.00 $45.96 $91.93
Diesel $6.78 $62.37 $124.73

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 · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Montgomery, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:16:35, although it is 15:16:35 in Montgomery.

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.