How far is Scottsburg, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Scottsburg, IN to Gary, IN is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 41m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsburg and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsburg and Gary.
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Start on South County Road 300 East
2.9 mi · 11 min · South County Road 300 East
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
11 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp right
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
115.5 mi · 2 hr 6 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
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsburg and 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
117 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsburg and Partly Sunny then 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 Scottsburg to Gary?
The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 143.8 miles from Scottsburg and 141.1 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsburg and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Scottsburg and Gary. Straight-line distance: 228.43 mi (367.63 km).
#1 Scottsburg
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 38.2886600, -87.2191700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $3.77 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.74 | $85.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.77 | $93.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.31 | $106.61 |
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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