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

The driving distance from Henryville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
249.31 mi
03h 58m
Flight
226.87 mi
365.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.87 mi
Kilometers
365.12 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.31 mi
Kilometers
401.22 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Fri, May 1, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Henryville
Fri, May 1, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henryville
2026-04-30T21:33
Arrive City of Gary
Fri, May 1, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henryville
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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Henryville
123 mi
01h 59m
To City of Gary
126.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 160

    39 m · 3 sec · County Road 160

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2504 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 29 sec · West 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henryville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
122 mi · 49%
US 52 West
120 mi · 48%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi
Madison Street
0.5 mi
County Road 160
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 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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
01h 59m from Henryville
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henryville and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henryville to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Henryville and 126.3 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henryville 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 Sunny around Henryville and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henryville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 226.87 mi (365.12 km).

Henryville

#1 Henryville

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

Population1,905
Coordinates38.5417300, -85.7677400
Altitude158
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: County Road 160 (-85.767736, 38.541498)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.3 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.6 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henryville, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Henryville is 21:33:40, although it is 20:33:40 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.