How far is City of Gary, IN from Vernon, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Vernon, IN is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Vernon.
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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
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
41.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
855 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
591 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto One Street
87 m · 5 sec · One Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
158 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
16 m · 2 sec · Pike Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Vernon.
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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Vernon?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from City of Gary and 110.7 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 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 Vernon, 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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
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Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 202.25 mi (325.49 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 Vernon
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 314 |
| Coordinates | 38.9847800, -85.6094100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-85.60941, 38.98478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $39.01 | $78.01 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $51.78 | $103.55 |
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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