How far is Cloverdale, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to Gary, IN is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverdale and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale and Gary.
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Start on East Robert Weist Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
2830 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street
1299 ft · 1 min · North Gillespie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacob Street
583 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street
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Continue on Rockville Road
2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on South County Road 125 West
1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West
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Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
25.1 mi · 37 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
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Continue on Base Line Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
N River Road
Merge slight left
80.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cloverdale to Gary?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Cloverdale and 77.4 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverdale and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverdale and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Gary. Straight-line distance: 146.51 mi (235.79 km).
#1 Cloverdale
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.5147700, -86.7939000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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