How far is Gary, IN from Avon, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Avon, IN is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.85 mi
02h 54m
Flight
135.86 mi
218.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.86 mi
Kilometers
218.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.85 mi
Kilometers
233.11 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-18T15:42
Arrive Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Gary
72.5 mi
01h 27m
To Avon
72.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

    1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 15th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg

    557 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Road 267

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  14. 14

    Continue on North Green Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Green Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Avon Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Avon Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rockville Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
124 mi · 86%
State Road 267
8.08 mi · 6%
Avon Avenue
4.07 mi · 3%
North Green Street
3.12 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 15m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 27m from Gary
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Gary and 72.4 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Avon, 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 Gary and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Avon. Straight-line distance: 135.86 mi (218.64 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 Gary, IN and Avon, IN. The current time in Gary is 15:42:09, although it is 16:42:09 in Avon.

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.