How far is City of Gary, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.35 mi
03h 30m
Flight
142.87 mi
229.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.87 mi
Kilometers
229.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.35 mi
Kilometers
261.28 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Thu, Nov 12, 7:28 AM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 9:58 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-12T02:57
Arrive North Terre Haute
Thu, Nov 12, 6:28 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
9:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CST
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
Fowler
IN

County seat in Indiana

From City of Gary
81.2 mi
01h 45m
To North Terre Haute
81.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47ยฐF
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
51ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and North Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and North Terre Haute.

  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

    41.1 mi ยท 46 min ยท Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft ยท 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi ยท 13 min ยท State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi ยท 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi ยท 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi ยท 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    877 ft ยท 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.7 mi ยท 6 min ยท North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 163

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท State Road 163

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi ยท 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street

    3 mi ยท 6 min ยท North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m ยท 1 sec ยท Fruitridge Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Fruitridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and North Terre Haute.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
79 mi ยท 49%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi ยท 25%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi ยท 2%
North Main Street
2.72 mi ยท 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi ยท 1%
State Road 163
1.18 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

48.3 mi ยท 01h 01m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
01h 45m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Chance Light Rain near North Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to North Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from City of Gary and 81.1 miles from North Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 9:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 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 North Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Chance Light Rain near North Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

61 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.87 mi (229.93 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
North Terre Haute

#2 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.69 L ยท about $20.46
Round trip
$40.91
11.46 gal ยท 43.38 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.46 $40.91
Mid-grade $4.19 $23.99 $47.97
Premium $4.71 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $6.59 $37.75 $75.50

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 Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and North Terre Haute, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 02:57:38, although it is 03:57:38 in North Terre Haute.

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.