How far is Geneva, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Geneva, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and City of Gary.
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Start on Geneva Road
79 m · 13 sec · Geneva Road
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Turn right onto Vandalia Road
568 ft · 23 sec · Vandalia Road
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Turn left onto Vandalia Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Road
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Turn right onto South 150 E
778 ft · 35 sec · South 150 E
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Turn right onto South Riley Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Riley Highway
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Continue on South Harrison Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Harrison Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
122 m · 7 sec · North Harrison Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Harrison Street
1972 ft · 35 sec · North Harrison Street
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Continue on North Riley Highway
680 ft · 12 sec · North Riley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway
3122 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Riley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Riley Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue on Cruse Street
129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Dickson Street
542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva and City of Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 12m
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 Geneva and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Geneva and 100.5 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Geneva and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Geneva and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 174.57 mi (280.95 km).
#1 Geneva
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,433 |
| Coordinates | 39.3917200, -85.7199800 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.72 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $46.51 | $93.03 |
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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