How far is Gary, IN from Odon, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Odon, IN is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
238.23 mi
04h 32m
Flight
190.97 mi
307.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.97 mi
Kilometers
307.33 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.23 mi
Kilometers
383.39 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odon
Wed, Sep 16, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Wed, Sep 16, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-09-16T00:35
Arrive Odon
Wed, Sep 16, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
7:54 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Gary
119.1 mi
02h 16m
To Odon
119.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · North Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 56%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 32%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
US 231
4.16 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 16m from Gary
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Gary and 119.1 miles from Odon.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odon.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Odon. Straight-line distance: 190.97 mi (307.33 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 Odon

Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,390
Coordinates38.8428300, -86.9914000
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Odon (-86.9914, 38.84283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $30.16
Round trip
$60.32
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $30.16 $60.32
Mid-grade $4.15 $34.89 $69.79
Premium $4.68 $39.38 $78.75
Diesel $6.19 $52.03 $104.07

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 · Sep 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Odon, IN. The current time in Gary is 00:35:40, although it is 01:35:40 in Odon.

Distance to Other Cities

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