How far is Gary, IN from Miller, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Miller, IN is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
158.18 mi
03h 05m
Flight
147.3 mi
237.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.3 mi
Kilometers
237.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.18 mi
Kilometers
254.56 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miller
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Miller
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
10:48 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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Gary
79.1 mi
01h 32m
To Miller
79 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville

    50 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2739 ft · 53 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    131 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South High School Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South High School Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mooresville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Mooresville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Mooresville Road

    2680 ft · 56 sec · South Mooresville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Paddock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Paddock Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Landersdale Road

    1678 ft · 51 sec · East Landersdale Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    788 ft · 35 sec · Forest Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 85%
I 465 South
11.8 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
South Mooresville Road
2.09 mi · 1%
Paddock Road
2.01 mi · 1%
South High School Road
1.55 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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 32m from Gary
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Miller.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Gary and 79 miles from Miller.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Miller, 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 Miller.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Miller. Straight-line distance: 147.3 mi (237.05 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Miller

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

Population9,767
Coordinates39.6206000, -86.2819300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Miller (-86.28193, 39.6206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Miller, IN. The current time in Gary is 05:42:32, although it is 06:42:32 in Miller.

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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.