How far is Monroeville, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Monroeville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroeville and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroeville and City of Gary.
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Start on Main Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hetrick Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hetrick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
536 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight left
64 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1030 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Coliseum Boulevard
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Turn left onto East State Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · East State Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spy Run Avenue
929 ft · 23 sec · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroeville and City of Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
88.8 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroeville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroeville to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Monroeville and 82.9 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Monroeville 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 Mostly Sunny around Monroeville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
Elkhart station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 135.56 mi (218.16 km).
#1 Monroeville
City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 40.9747700, -84.8683000 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Diesel | $6.70 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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