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

The driving distance from Connersville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.14 mi
03h 39m
Flight
177.74 mi
286.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.74 mi
Kilometers
286.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.14 mi
Kilometers
352.67 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Connersville
Wed, Sep 23, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connersville
2026-09-23T12:39
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:39 AM to 10:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Connersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Connersville
105.8 mi
01h 49m
To City of Gary
113.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    128 m · 23 sec · North Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.3 mi · 24 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 55%
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 8%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
West 3rd Street
16.7 mi · 8%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 7%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 49m from Connersville
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Connersville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Connersville and 113.3 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Connersville and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Connersville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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 Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connersville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 177.74 mi (286.05 km).

Connersville

#1 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-85.14105, 39.641151)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.27 L · about $30.92
Round trip
$61.84
15.46 gal · 58.54 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $30.92 $61.84
Mid-grade $4.57 $35.32 $70.64
Premium $5.11 $39.49 $78.99
Diesel $6.91 $53.45 $106.89

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Connersville, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Connersville is 12:39:27, although it is 11:39:27 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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