How far is City of Gary, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Princes Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Princes Lakes.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville
1718 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight left
31 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
600 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Continue on West Old Plank Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Old Plank Road
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Turn right onto State Road 135
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Road 135
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Turn left
76 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South County Road 300 West
3.2 mi · 8 min · South County Road 300 West
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Continue on West County Road 750 South
3.3 mi · 8 min · West County Road 750 South
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Turn right onto Howard Prince Drive
2435 ft · 2 min · Howard Prince Drive
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Turn straight onto Dyson Drive
1515 ft · 1 min · Dyson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeview Drive
891 ft · 46 sec · West Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Princes Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Princes Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Princes Lakes?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from City of Gary and 93.3 miles from Princes Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 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 Princes Lakes, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Princes Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 168.2 mi (270.69 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.31 | $58.63 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $43.57 | $87.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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