How far is Greenwood, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
167.49 mi
02h 46m
Flight
151.56 mi
243.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.56 mi
Kilometers
243.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.49 mi
Kilometers
269.55 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Mon, Jun 1, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, Jun 2, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-06-01T19:22
Arrive City of Gary
Mon, Jun 1, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
83.1 mi
01h 23m
To City of Gary
84.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and City of 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 72%
I 65 North
19 mi · 11%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 10%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 23m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance 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 Greenwood to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Greenwood and 84.4 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood 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 Partly Cloudy around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 151.56 mi (243.92 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 19:22:39, although it is 18:22:39 in City of Gary.

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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.