How far is City of Gary, IN from Washington, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Washington, IN is about 259.7 miles (418 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
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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 04h 52m.
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 Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Washington.
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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
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
2382 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
1913 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto East National Highway
1841 ft · 37 sec · East National Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto East National Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
152 m · 8 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
59 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Southeast 5th Street
1688 ft · 34 sec · Southeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
604 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
64 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Washington.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Washington?
The road trip is about 259.7 miles (418 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from City of Gary and 129.9 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 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 Washington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Washington. Straight-line distance: 203.09 mi (326.84 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 Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592200, -87.1727900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-87.17279, 38.65922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $4.02 | $36.80 | $73.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $46.74 | $93.49 |
| Diesel | $6.82 | $62.44 | $124.89 |
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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