How far is City of Gary, IN from Shelbyville, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Shelbyville, IN is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Shelbyville.
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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 right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
633 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Riley Highway
3086 ft · 54 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
3103 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway
544 ft · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
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Continue on North Harrison Street
1990 ft · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
122 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street
890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Shelbyville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Rain Showers Likely near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 92.6 miles from City of Gary and 92.6 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 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 Shelbyville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Rain Showers Likely near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
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 Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 165.27 mi (265.97 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 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 19,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.5214400, -85.7769200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-85.77692, 39.52144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $25.26 | $50.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.14 | $58.27 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
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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