How far is Pittsboro, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, IN to Gary, IN is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.27 mi
02h 18m
Flight
128.06 mi
206.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.91 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T16:32
Arrive Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Pittsboro
70.6 mi
01h 09m
To Gary
66.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    13 m · 3 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2653 ft · 45 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lebanon Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    896 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsboro 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 85%
South Lebanon Street
11.4 mi · 8%
West Main Street
4.39 mi · 3%
County Road 50 West
2.32 mi · 2%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 09m from Pittsboro
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Pittsboro and 66.7 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, 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 Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Gary. Straight-line distance: 128.06 mi (206.09 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,812
Coordinates39.8639300, -86.4669400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-86.467016, 39.863947)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pittsboro, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Pittsboro is 16:32:10, although it is 15:32:10 in Gary.

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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.