How far is Gary, IN from Orange County, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Orange County, IN is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (347 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Orange County.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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5
Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Thompson Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Thompson Lane
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Continue on West Willowcreek Drive
2359 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 200 West
930 ft · 41 sec · County Road 200 West
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Continue on West County Road 25 South
1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 225 West
1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 225 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Orange County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gary and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Orange County?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Gary and 123.3 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.6 miles (347 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Orange County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gary and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 215.59 mi (346.96 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,651 |
| Coordinates | 38.5417800, -86.4950700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-86.49507, 38.54178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $38.76 | $77.52 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $43.40 | $86.79 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $57.60 | $115.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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