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

The driving distance from Milford, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.21 mi
03h 19m
Flight
179.73 mi
289.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.73 mi
Kilometers
289.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.21 mi
Kilometers
323.81 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 7:40 AM CST
Return by in Milford
Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-11-12T05:20
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 8:40 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:20 AM to 10:20 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:00 PM EST
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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Milford
98.4 mi
01h 39m
To City of Gary
102.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North County Road 700 West

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Road 700 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 700 West

    743 ft · 20 sec · North 700 West

  4. 4

    Continue on North County Road 700 West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 700 West

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2113 ft · 59 sec · East Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    1924 ft · 53 sec · South County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  8. 8

    Continue on South 800 East;North 750 West

    812 ft · 22 sec · South 800 East;North 750 West

  9. 9

    Continue on South 800 East;South 1000 West

    1052 ft · 34 sec · South 800 East;South 1000 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 60%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 15%
I 74 West
29.2 mi · 15%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
North County Road 700 West
5.16 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 39m from Milford
Leave By
10:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Milford and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Milford and 102.8 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milford 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 Milford and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.3 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 8.3 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 9.2 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 Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 179.73 mi (289.25 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population3,095
Coordinates39.3503300, -85.6180300
Altitude259
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: Spring Street (-85.618034, 39.350325)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.69
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.35 $50.69
Mid-grade $4.19 $29.72 $59.44
Premium $4.71 $33.45 $66.90
Diesel $6.59 $46.77 $93.55

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Milford, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Milford is 05:20:48, although it is 04:20:48 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.