How far is Gary, IN from Sullivan, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Sullivan, IN is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
190.41 mi
04h 10m
Flight
172.63 mi
277.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.63 mi
Kilometers
277.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.41 mi
Kilometers
306.44 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
8:40 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
Pine Village
IN

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

From Gary
95.3 mi
02h 05m
To Sullivan
95.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    25.4 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward North Section Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Section Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wall Street

    1065 ft · 49 sec · West Wall Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North State Street

    118 m · 17 sec · North State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
120 mi · 63%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 20%
North Section Street
2.66 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
East Ridge Road
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Village
02h 05m from Gary
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Pine Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Gary and 95.1 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Sullivan, 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 Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Village

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

31 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

51 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

54 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 172.63 mi (277.82 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Sullivan (-87.40585, 39.09532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Sullivan, IN. The current time in Gary is 01:12:03, although it is 02:12:03 in Sullivan.

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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.