How far is Goshen, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Goshen, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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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 03h 54m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and City of Gary.
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Start on East Lovers Lane
4 m · 3 sec · East Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto South Goshen Road
1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 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 Goshen and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goshen and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goshen to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Goshen and 120.5 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goshen 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 Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms around Goshen and Rain Showers near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 219.72 mi (353.61 km).
#1 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,168 |
| Coordinates | 38.6714500, -85.7096900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.86 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $56.28 | $112.56 |
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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