How far is Gary, IN from Veedersburg, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Veedersburg, IN is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.71 mi
02h 37m
Flight
102.37 mi
164.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.37 mi
Kilometers
164.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.71 mi
Kilometers
194.26 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Gary
60.4 mi
01h 18m
To Veedersburg
60.3 mi
01h 18m

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 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1884 ft · 33 sec · West 200 North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Council Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · South Council Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 31%
State Road 14
31.9 mi · 26%
South Council Street
12.4 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

37.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
01h 18m from Gary
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Veedersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Gary and 60.3 miles from Veedersburg.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Veedersburg, 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 Veedersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Veedersburg. Straight-line distance: 102.37 mi (164.75 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Veedersburg (-87.26251, 40.11309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 Veedersburg, IN. The current time in Gary is 05:41:56, although it is 06:41:56 in Veedersburg.

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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.