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

The driving distance from Florida, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.01 mi
02h 57m
Flight
130.87 mi
210.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.87 mi
Kilometers
210.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.01 mi
Kilometers
267.16 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Sat, Nov 7, 3:49 AM CST
Return by in Florida
Sat, Nov 7, 7:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florida
2026-11-07T01:51
Arrive City of Gary
Sat, Nov 7, 4:49 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florida
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Florida
91.3 mi
01h 29m
To City of Gary
74.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Florida Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Florida Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 200 West

    644 ft · 18 sec · 200 West

  3. 3

    Continue on North Raible Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · North Raible Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 38th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · West 38th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pendleton Avenue

    2716 ft · 55 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1798 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florida 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 73%
Pendleton Avenue
22.5 mi · 14%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 10%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 7%
North Raible Avenue
4.08 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.12 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 29m from Florida
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florida and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Florida and 74.7 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Florida 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 Partly Sunny around Florida and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.7 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florida and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 130.87 mi (210.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Florida

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Indiana

Population2,361
Coordinates40.1603200, -85.7102500
Altitude271
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: Florida Road (-85.709842, 40.160323)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.32 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.85 $28.40 $56.80
Diesel $6.71 $39.33 $78.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Florida, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Florida is 01:51:23, although it is 00:51:23 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.