How far is Crothersville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Crothersville, IN to Gary, IN is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
229.09 mi
03h 41m
Flight
208.66 mi
335.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.66 mi
Kilometers
335.8 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.09 mi
Kilometers
368.69 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Crothersville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crothersville
2026-04-18T01:45
Arrive Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crothersville
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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Crothersville
113.4 mi
01h 50m
To Gary
115.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crothersville and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on North Armstrong Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2635 ft · 56 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crothersville and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 51%
North Armstrong Street
104 mi · 45%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 50m from Crothersville
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crothersville to Gary?

The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 113.4 miles from Crothersville and 115.7 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crothersville and Gary. Straight-line distance: 208.66 mi (335.8 km).

Crothersville

#1 Crothersville

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,529
Coordinates38.8006100, -85.8416400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Armstrong Street (-85.842572, 38.800825)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $30.47
Round trip
$60.94
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.47 $60.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.36 $68.73
Premium $4.65 $37.60 $75.21
Diesel $5.30 $42.86 $85.71

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crothersville, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Crothersville is 01:45:43, although it is 00:45:43 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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