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

The driving distance from Seymour, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.88 mi
03h 29m
Flight
197.63 mi
318.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.63 mi
Kilometers
318.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.81 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Wed, Sep 23, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-09-23T12:39
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
9:00 PM EDT
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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Seymour
107.2 mi
01h 44m
To City of Gary
107.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ewing Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour and City of 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 56%
I 65 North
86.3 mi · 40%
North Ewing Street
4.71 mi · 2%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi
Madison Street
0.5 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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
197.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 44m from Seymour
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Seymour and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Seymour and 107.7 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seymour 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy around Seymour and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 197.63 mi (318.06 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Indiana, United States

Population20,096
Coordinates38.9592200, -85.8902500
Altitude184
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 2nd Street (-85.890231, 38.95917)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $30.32
Round trip
$60.64
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $30.32 $60.64
Mid-grade $4.57 $34.63 $69.27
Premium $5.11 $38.73 $77.45
Diesel $6.91 $52.41 $104.82

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Seymour, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Seymour is 12:39:26, although it is 11:39:26 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.