How far is Gary, IN from Boonville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Boonville, IN is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.62 mi
05h 57m
Flight
244.91 mi
394.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.91 mi
Kilometers
394.14 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.62 mi
Kilometers
509.55 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Boonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:00 PM CDT
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Gary
158.3 mi
02h 58m
To Boonville
158.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  25. 25

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    106 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    105 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    106 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
142 mi · 45%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 43%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
I 64 East
9.87 mi · 3%
State Road 61
9.47 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 58m from Gary
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Gary and 158.3 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Sunny near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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 Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 244.91 mi (394.14 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Boonville (-87.27417, 38.04921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.29 L · about $42.12
Round trip
$84.24
22.34 gal · 84.58 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.12 $84.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.51 $95.01
Premium $4.65 $51.99 $103.97
Diesel $5.30 $59.25 $118.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gary and Boonville. The current time is 02:37:28.

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.