How far is Sellersburg, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Sellersburg, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.53 mi
04h 05m
Flight
236.41 mi
380.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.41 mi
Kilometers
380.46 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.53 mi
Kilometers
412.85 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Nov 4, 7:01 PM CST
Return by in Sellersburg
Thu, Nov 5, 12:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sellersburg
2026-11-04T15:56
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Nov 4, 8:01 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sellersburg
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Sellersburg
128.1 mi
02h 02m
To City of Gary
128.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 7:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 3:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sellersburg and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sellersburg and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on West Utica Street

    117 m · 24 sec · West Utica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    1229 ft · 23 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 311

    556 ft · 10 sec · County Road 311

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    102.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sellersburg and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 311
133 mi · 52%
US 52 West
120 mi · 47%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi
Madison Street
0.5 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 02m from Sellersburg
Leave By
8:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sellersburg and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sellersburg to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Sellersburg and 128.5 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sellersburg 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 Sellersburg and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sellersburg and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 236.41 mi (380.46 km).

Sellersburg

#1 Sellersburg

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Population9,047
Coordinates38.3981200, -85.7549600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: West Utica Street (-85.754952, 38.398128)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.37 $39.56 $79.12
Premium $4.90 $44.38 $88.76
Diesel $6.75 $61.08 $122.16

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 · Nov 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sellersburg, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Sellersburg is 15:56:30, although it is 14:56:30 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.