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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Odon, IN is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
239.81 mi
04h 33m
Flight
191.11 mi
307.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.11 mi
Kilometers
307.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.81 mi
Kilometers
385.94 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odon
Wed, Sep 16, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 16, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-16T00:41
Arrive Odon
Wed, Sep 16, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
7:54 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From City of Gary
119.9 mi
02h 16m
To Odon
119.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · North Spring Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 58%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 31%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
US 231
4.16 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 16m from City of Gary
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from City of Gary and 119.9 miles from Odon.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 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 Odon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odon.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Odon. Straight-line distance: 191.11 mi (307.56 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
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#2 Odon

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

Population1,390
Coordinates38.8428300, -86.9914000
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Odon (-86.9914, 38.84283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.03 L · about $30.34
Round trip
$60.68
16.92 gal · 64.06 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $30.34 $60.68
Mid-grade $4.15 $35.10 $70.20
Premium $4.68 $39.61 $79.22
Diesel $6.19 $52.34 $104.68

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Odon, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 00:41:39, although it is 01:41:39 in Odon.

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.