How far is Owensville, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Owensville, IN to Gary, IN is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.16 mi
04h 27m
Flight
230.19 mi
370.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.19 mi
Kilometers
370.46 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.16 mi
Kilometers
413.86 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Owensville
Sun, May 31, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensville
2026-05-31T06:50
Arrive Gary
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Eugene
IN

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

From Owensville
128.9 mi
02h 13m
To Gary
128.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    2039 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 65

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Road 65

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1213 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensville and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 43%
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 22%
State Road 14
47.8 mi · 19%
West Broadway Street
30.4 mi · 12%
State Road 65
5.4 mi · 2%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eugene
02h 13m from Owensville
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Owensville and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Owensville and 128.3 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Owensville and Mostly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Eugene

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eugene, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

22 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

50 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

50 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensville and Gary. Straight-line distance: 230.19 mi (370.46 km).

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#1 Owensville

Human settlement in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates38.2719900, -87.6878000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-87.687673, 38.271993)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.35 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.7 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensville and Gary. The current time is 06:50:14.

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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.