How far is Richmond, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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 Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and City of Gary.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North
1463 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2479 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 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 · 31 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 Richmond and City of 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
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 111.5 miles from Richmond and 111.9 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 177.27 mi (285.29 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $39.44 | $78.88 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $52.20 | $104.39 |
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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