How far is Gary, IN from Greentown, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Greentown, IN is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Greentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Greentown.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
1398 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
38.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the ramp left
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City
2369 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto East County Road 00 North South
1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on West Main Street
2361 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Greentown.
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
85.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Greentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Greentown?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 69.8 miles from Gary and 69.9 miles from Greentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Greentown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Greentown.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Greentown. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.62 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 Greentown
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 40.4780900, -85.9666500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greentown (-85.96665, 40.47809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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