How far is Gary, IN from Connersville, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Connersville, IN is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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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 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Connersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Connersville.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 23 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Street
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
128 m · 21 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Connersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gary and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Connersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Connersville?
The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Gary and 105.2 miles from Connersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Connersville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gary and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Connersville.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 177.67 mi (285.94 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Connersville
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.6411600, -85.1410700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.36 | $78.71 |
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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