How far is Georgetown, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (385 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.33 mi
04h 21m
Flight
239.21 mi
384.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.21 mi
Kilometers
384.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.33 mi
Kilometers
438.27 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Gary
Wed, May 13, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Georgetown
136.5 mi
02h 10m
To Gary
135.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kepley Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Kepley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    622 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    71 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
137 mi · 50%
US 52 West
117 mi · 43%
Main Street
7.3 mi · 3%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 2%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 10m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Georgetown and 135.8 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (385 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Gary. Straight-line distance: 239.21 mi (384.97 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population3,410
Coordinates38.2945100, -85.9755200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.975513, 38.294495)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.38 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.22 gal · 72.76 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.65 $44.72 $89.45
Diesel $5.30 $50.97 $101.94

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Georgetown is 20:17:11, although it is 19:17:11 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.