How far is Gary, IN from Rising Sun, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Rising Sun, IN is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225 miles (362.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 05m.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Rising Sun.
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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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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 right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
62.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Green Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Importing Street
1601 ft · 36 sec · Importing Street
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Continue on Judiciary Street
559 ft · 19 sec · Judiciary Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
87 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Water Street
633 ft · 13 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on State Road 56
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Turn left onto Main Street
145 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Rising Sun.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Gary and 127.6 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225 miles (362.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Rising Sun, 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
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 Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 225 mi (362.1 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 Rising Sun
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9495000, -84.8538400 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-84.85384, 38.9495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
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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