How far is Gary, IN from Worthington, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Worthington, IN is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
Driving 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 04h 23m.
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 Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Worthington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Worthington.
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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 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
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
1958 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St
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Continue on US Highway 231
8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on US Highway 231
7.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Fletcher Avenue
1442 ft · 41 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Turn right onto East Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Morgan Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Main Street
1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street
913 ft · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Worthington.
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 Cloudy leaving Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Worthington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Worthington?
The road trip is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Gary and 109.5 miles from Worthington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Worthington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Worthington.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 171.64 mi (276.22 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 Worthington
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 39.1250400, -86.9794500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $4.00 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $35.32 | $70.64 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $39.49 | $78.99 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $53.45 | $106.89 |
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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