How far is Gary, IN from Greenville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Greenville, IN is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
273.63 mi
05h 11m
Flight
233.88 mi
376.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.88 mi
Kilometers
376.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.63 mi
Kilometers
440.37 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:38 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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Gary
136.9 mi
02h 35m
To Greenville
136.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pekin Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Pekin Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pekin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 53%
I 70 East
106 mi · 39%
US 150 West
8.06 mi · 3%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
I 64 West
2.18 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
02h 35m from Gary
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Gary and 136.8 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Greenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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 Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.6 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
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 233.88 mi (376.4 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Greenville

Town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population1,115
Coordinates38.3725600, -85.9863600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Greenville (-85.98636, 38.37256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.55 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.32 gal · 73.1 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.65 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.30 $51.24 $102.47

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 Greenville, IN. The current time in Gary is 22:24:34, although it is 23:24:34 in Greenville.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.