How far is Odon, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Odon, IN to Gary, IN is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Odon and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odon and Gary.
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Start on North Spring Street
601 ft · 28 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Odon and Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Odon and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Odon to Gary?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 119.7 miles from Odon and 93.5 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Odon and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Odon and Mostly Cloudy near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Odon and Gary. Straight-line distance: 190.97 mi (307.33 km).
#1 Odon
Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,390 |
| Coordinates | 38.8428300, -86.9914000 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.59 | $26.97 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $31.20 | $62.40 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $35.21 | $70.42 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $46.53 | $93.05 |
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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