How far is Gary, IN from Milford, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Milford, IN is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
199.78 mi
03h 55m
Flight
179.63 mi
289.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.63 mi
Kilometers
289.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.52 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T01:29
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
9:10 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
Mulberry
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana

From Gary
99.9 mi
01h 57m
To Milford
99.9 mi
01h 57m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Paul, Middletown

    1205 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    136 m · 14 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  19. 19

    Continue on County Line Road

    1924 ft · 55 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2113 ft · 58 sec · East Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North County Road 700 West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 700 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North 700 West

    743 ft · 22 sec · North 700 West

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North County Road 700 West

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Road 700 West

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
157 mi · 79%
I 74 East
30.4 mi · 15%
North County Road 700 West
5.16 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
North County Road 800 West
0.64 mi
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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 57m from Gary
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Gary and 99.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Milford, 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 Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Mulberry

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 Mulberry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

21 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

39 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

78 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Milford. Straight-line distance: 179.63 mi (289.09 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population3,095
Coordinates39.3503300, -85.6180300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Milford (-85.61803, 39.35033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Milford, IN. The current time in Gary is 01:29:57, although it is 02:29:57 in Milford.

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.