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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Troy, IN is about 306.3 miles (493 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.32 mi
06h 03m
Flight
250.44 mi
403.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.44 mi
Kilometers
403.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.32 mi
Kilometers
492.97 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-04-15T01:26
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From City of Gary
153.2 mi
03h 01m
To Troy
153.1 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    16.4 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

    1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West Medcalf Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 1600 North

    3.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600 North

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 800 East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 800 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    541 ft · 24 sec · Sycamore Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 45%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 25%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
West 6th Street
16.5 mi · 5%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
County Road 800 East
4.5 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
03h 01m from City of Gary
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.3 miles (493 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from City of Gary and 153.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miller.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Troy. Straight-line distance: 250.44 mi (403.05 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Troy

Town in Indiana, United States

Population403
Coordinates37.9953300, -86.7977700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Troy (-86.79777, 37.99533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.92 L · about $40.76
Round trip
$81.53
21.62 gal · 81.84 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.76 $81.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.97 $91.95
Premium $4.65 $50.31 $100.62
Diesel $5.30 $57.34 $114.67

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Troy. The current time is 01:26:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.