How far is Gary, IN from Pittsboro, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Pittsboro, IN is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.9 mi
02h 43m
Flight
128.06 mi
206.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.9 mi
Kilometers
225.15 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-15T17:13
Arrive Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Gary
70 mi
01h 21m
To Pittsboro
69.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1133 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    2653 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
119 mi · 85%
South Lebanon Street
8.59 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.39 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
County Road 50 West
2.32 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 21m from Gary
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Gary and 69.9 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 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 Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 128.06 mi (206.09 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,812
Coordinates39.8639300, -86.4669400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Pittsboro (-86.46694, 39.86393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Pittsboro, IN. The current time in Gary is 17:13:51, although it is 18:13:51 in Pittsboro.

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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.