How far is Greene, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Greene, IN to Gary, IN is about 187 miles (300.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187 mi
03h 25m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.91 mi
Kilometers
229.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187 mi
Kilometers
300.94 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Greene
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greene
2026-04-14T21:58
Arrive Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greene
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
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From Greene
95.6 mi
01h 42m
To Gary
91.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 200 South

    126 m · 19 sec · West 200 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Como Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · South Como Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 54%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 15%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 8%
North Meridian Street
15.1 mi · 8%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 5%
Lafayette Street
5.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

88.8 mi · 01h 56m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
01h 42m from Greene
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greene and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187 miles (300.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Greene and 91.3 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greene and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greene and Gary. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

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#1 Greene

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

Population3,260
Coordinates40.4083800, -85.0999700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West 200 South (-85.099972, 40.408453)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.98 L · about $24.89
Round trip
$49.78
13.2 gal · 49.96 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.89 $49.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.07 $56.14
Premium $4.65 $30.72 $61.43
Diesel $5.30 $35.01 $70.01

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greene, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Greene is 21:58:02, although it is 20:58:02 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.