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

The driving distance from Lynn, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
216.41 mi
03h 41m
Flight
164.99 mi
265.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.41 mi
Kilometers
348.28 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, Sep 23, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Lynn
108.1 mi
01h 50m
To City of Gary
108.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
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 Lynn and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1917 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 56%
State Street
18.6 mi · 9%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 5%
East State Street
1.64 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 50m from Lynn
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Lynn 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 Lynn to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Lynn and 108.4 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 6.7 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
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 164.99 mi (265.53 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates40.0497700, -84.9396900
Altitude360
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: Sherman Street (-84.939676, 40.049872)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $30.56
Round trip
$61.12
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $30.56 $61.12
Mid-grade $4.57 $34.91 $69.81
Premium $5.11 $39.03 $78.07
Diesel $6.91 $52.82 $105.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lynn, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Lynn is 11:49:20, although it is 10:49:20 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.