How far is Crothersville, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Crothersville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 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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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 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crothersville and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville and City of Gary.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Armstrong Street
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Turn right
2635 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp left
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crothersville and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crothersville to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 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?
Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Crothersville and 114.1 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 $31.05 one way or $62.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crothersville 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
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 Thorntown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crothersville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 208.77 mi (335.99 km).
#1 Crothersville
City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 38.8006100, -85.8416400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $53.23 | $106.47 |
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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