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

The driving distance from Manchester, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
237.5 mi
03h 50m
Flight
208.77 mi
335.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.77 mi
Kilometers
335.98 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.5 mi
Kilometers
382.22 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Manchester
Wed, Sep 23, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-09-23T12:12
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Manchester
116.6 mi
01h 55m
To City of Gary
121 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Manchester and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Farm Road

    31 m · 10 sec · County Farm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 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 Manchester 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 51%
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 26%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 13%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 3%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 55m from Manchester
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Manchester and 121 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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 Pike and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 208.77 mi (335.98 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population3,380
Coordinates39.1517200, -85.0121800
Altitude280
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 Farm Road (-85.01215, 39.151698)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.04
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $33.52 $67.04
Mid-grade $4.57 $38.29 $76.58
Premium $5.11 $42.81 $85.63
Diesel $6.91 $57.94 $115.88

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 Manchester, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Manchester is 12:12:58, although it is 11:12:58 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.