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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.88 mi
02h 49m
Flight
147.13 mi
236.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.13 mi
Kilometers
236.79 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.88 mi
Kilometers
266.96 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Mon, Jun 1, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Mon, Jun 1, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-06-01T17:17
Arrive Terre Haute
Mon, Jun 1, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
82.8 mi
01h 24m
To Terre Haute
83.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
96 mi · 58%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 25%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
West 8th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
01h 24m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Partly Sunny near 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 Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from City of Gary and 83.1 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 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 Terre Haute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Gary and Partly Sunny near 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 Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 147.13 mi (236.79 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
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Terre Haute, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 17:17:31, although it is 18:17:31 in Terre Haute.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.