How far is Gary, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
160.77 mi
03h 30m
Flight
142.72 mi
229.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.77 mi
Kilometers
258.73 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-19T02:14
Arrive North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
10:00 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
Fowler
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Gary
80.5 mi
01h 45m
To North Terre Haute
80.3 mi
01h 45m

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
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and North Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and North Terre Haute.

  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

    37.2 mi · 41 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    877 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 163

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 163

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and North Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
79 mi · 49%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 23%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
State Road 163
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

48.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
01h 45m from Gary
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to North Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Gary and 80.3 miles from North Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and North Terre Haute, 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 North Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fowler, 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 Fowler.

RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

61 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.72 mi (229.68 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
North Terre Haute

#2 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 North Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Gary is 02:14:23, although it is 03:14:23 in North Terre Haute.

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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.