How far is Henryville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Henryville, IN to Gary, IN is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
247.72 mi
03h 57m
Flight
226.76 mi
364.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.76 mi
Kilometers
364.93 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.72 mi
Kilometers
398.67 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Henryville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henryville
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
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
122.7 mi
01h 58m
To Gary
125 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
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 Henryville and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 160

    39 m · 5 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

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henryville and 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
122 mi · 49%
US 52 West
117 mi · 47%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi
County Road 160
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
01h 58m from Henryville
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henryville 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 Henryville to Gary?

The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 122.7 miles from Henryville and 125 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henryville and 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 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 Gary. Straight-line distance: 226.76 mi (364.93 km).

Henryville

#1 Henryville

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

Population1,905
Coordinates38.5417300, -85.7677400
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 160 (-85.767736, 38.541498)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.09 L · about $32.96
Round trip
$65.92
17.48 gal · 66.18 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.96 $65.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.17 $74.34
Premium $4.65 $40.68 $81.35
Diesel $5.30 $46.36 $92.71

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 Henryville, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Henryville is 02:19:35, although it is 01:19:35 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.