How far is Osgood, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Osgood, IN to Gary, IN is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
222.39 mi
03h 38m
Flight
201.7 mi
324.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.7 mi
Kilometers
324.61 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.39 mi
Kilometers
357.91 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sun, May 3, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Osgood
Sun, May 3, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osgood
2026-05-03T06:24
Arrive Gary
Sun, May 3, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:38 AM to 10:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osgood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Osgood
109.5 mi
01h 49m
To Gary
112.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osgood and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osgood and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ripley Street

    19 m · 8 sec · West Ripley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Buckeye Street

    18.3 mi · 27 min · North Buckeye Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

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

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osgood and 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 53%
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 17%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 13%
North Buckeye Street
18.3 mi · 8%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
North Michigan Avenue
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
201.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 49m from Osgood
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Osgood and Chance Rain Showers near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osgood to Gary?

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Osgood and 112.8 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Osgood and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Osgood and Chance Rain Showers near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 8.6 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 11.8 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 Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osgood and Gary. Straight-line distance: 201.7 mi (324.61 km).

Osgood

#1 Osgood

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,592
Coordinates39.1292200, -85.2916300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ripley Street (-85.291633, 39.129229)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.71 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.42 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Osgood, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Osgood is 06:24:06, although it is 05:24:06 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.