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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Nineveh, IN is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
186.06 mi
03h 44m
Flight
167.92 mi
270.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.92 mi
Kilometers
270.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.06 mi
Kilometers
299.44 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nineveh
Wed, Sep 23, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T14:48
Arrive Nineveh
Wed, Sep 23, 6:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
9:32 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
93.1 mi
01h 52m
To Nineveh
93 mi
01h 52m

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
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville

    1718 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    600 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  21. 21

    Continue on West Old Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Old Plank Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Road 135

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Nineveh Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Hospital Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 74%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 8%
I 69 South
9.54 mi · 5%
State Road 135
7.39 mi · 4%
Johnson County Route 144
5.03 mi · 3%
South Nineveh Road
3.31 mi · 2%
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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
167.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 52m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Nineveh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 93.1 miles from City of Gary and 93 miles from Nineveh.

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

The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 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 Nineveh, 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Nineveh.

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 9 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 4.1 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 5 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 Nineveh. Straight-line distance: 167.92 mi (270.24 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
Nineveh

#2 Nineveh

Township in Johnson County, Indiana

Population4,526
Coordinates39.3622700, -86.0847100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Nineveh (-86.08471, 39.36227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.48
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $26.24 $52.48
Mid-grade $4.57 $29.97 $59.95
Premium $5.11 $33.52 $67.03
Diesel $6.91 $45.36 $90.71

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 Nineveh, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:48:16, although it is 15:48:16 in Nineveh.

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.