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

The driving distance from Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
198.19 mi
03h 31m
Flight
168.24 mi
270.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.24 mi
Kilometers
270.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.19 mi
Kilometers
318.96 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Jasonville
Wed, Sep 23, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasonville
2026-09-23T09:47
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasonville
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
Shadeland
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Jasonville
96.3 mi
01h 45m
To City of Gary
101.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gibson Street

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Gibson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    693 ft · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Forest Avenue

    24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  16. 16

    Continue on Base Line Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasonville and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
84.4 mi · 43%
South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 12%
Main Street
16.4 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 6%
Gibson Street
11.4 mi · 6%
Base Line Road
11.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 32m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
01h 45m from Jasonville
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Jasonville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Jasonville and 101.9 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jasonville 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy around Jasonville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shadeland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shadeland.

RAIL

Lafayette station

7 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

33 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

65 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasonville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.76 km).

Jasonville

#1 Jasonville

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,141
Coordinates39.1631000, -87.1991800
Altitude193
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: West Main Street (-87.199181, 39.163068)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.16
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.02 $28.08 $56.16
Mid-grade $4.57 $31.95 $63.90
Premium $5.10 $35.67 $71.34
Diesel $6.82 $47.65 $95.30

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 · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jasonville, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Jasonville is 09:47:26, although it is 08:47:26 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.