How far is Pigeon, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Pigeon, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 08m.
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.
Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pigeon and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon and City of Gary.
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Start on County Road 1475 North
1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North
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Turn left onto North Base Road
1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road
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Continue on East County Road 1500 North
1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North
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Continue on Railroad Street
528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1289 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 231
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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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
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 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 · 29 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 Pigeon 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.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pigeon and 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 Pigeon to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Pigeon and 143.4 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pigeon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Speedway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 241.97 mi (389.41 km).
#1 Pigeon
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 38.1000500, -87.0666700 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $3.88 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $67.76 | $135.53 |
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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