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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Newburgh, IN is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
315.62 mi
05h 53m
Flight
252.29 mi
406.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.29 mi
Kilometers
406.02 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.62 mi
Kilometers
507.94 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburgh
Wed, Sep 23, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Sep 24, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T14:45
Arrive Newburgh
Wed, Sep 23, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:12 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
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From City of Gary
157.8 mi
02h 56m
To Newburgh
157.8 mi
02h 56m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 662

    1232 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Covert Avenue

    896 ft · 20 sec · Covert Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  17. 17

    Continue on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jennings Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
157 mi · 50%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 44%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
West State Route 662
2.09 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
West Jennings Street
0.39 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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
02h 56m from City of Gary
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Newburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from City of Gary and 157.8 miles from Newburgh.

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

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.56 one way or $89.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Newburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

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 Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Newburgh. Straight-line distance: 252.29 mi (406.02 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
Newburgh

#2 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Newburgh (-87.40529, 37.94449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.16 L · about $44.56
Round trip
$89.12
22.28 gal · 84.32 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $44.56 $89.12
Mid-grade $4.57 $50.90 $101.80
Premium $5.11 $56.91 $113.83
Diesel $6.91 $77.02 $154.04

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

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Newburgh. The current time is 14:45:44.

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.