How far is Greentown, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Greentown, IN to Gary, IN is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.48 mi
02h 29m
Flight
105.4 mi
169.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.4 mi
Kilometers
169.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.48 mi
Kilometers
219.64 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greentown
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Greentown
70.5 mi
01h 14m
To Gary
66 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Meridian Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2361 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Hartford City

    2072 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East County Road 400 South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · East County Road 400 South

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greentown 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
98.4 mi · 72%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 8%
East County Road 400 South
8.9 mi · 7%
East Main Street
5.2 mi · 4%
East County Road 00 North South
4.72 mi · 3%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 14m from Greentown
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greentown and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Greentown and 66 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greentown and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, 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 Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greentown and Gary. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.62 km).

Greentown

#1 Greentown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,367
Coordinates40.4780900, -85.9666500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Meridian Street (-85.966603, 40.47809)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greentown, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Greentown is 03:21:04, although it is 02:21:04 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.