How far is Uniontown, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Uniontown, IN to Gary, IN is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.5 miles (379 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.81 mi
04h 57m
Flight
235.52 mi
379.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.52 mi
Kilometers
379.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.81 mi
Kilometers
447.1 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Uniontown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniontown
2026-04-22T22:16
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniontown
9:00 PM CDT
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Uniontown
142.3 mi
02h 28m
To Gary
135.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Rd S Indian Lake

    13 m · 8 sec · County Rd S Indian Lake

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Indian Lake Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Indian Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road 56

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street

    657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    47.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  20. 20

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uniontown 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 42%
North Gospel Street
89.1 mi · 32%
South Indian Lake Road
20.2 mi · 7%
I 65 North
19 mi · 7%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 5%
State Road 56
8.95 mi · 3%
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 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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
235.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 28m from Uniontown
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Uniontown and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 142.3 miles from Uniontown and 135.5 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 235.5 miles (379 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Uniontown and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniontown and Gary. Straight-line distance: 235.52 mi (379.04 km).

Uniontown

#1 Uniontown

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

Population2,471
Coordinates38.2253400, -86.6608200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County Rd S Indian Lake (-86.660724, 38.22534)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.11 L · about $36.96
Round trip
$73.91
19.6 gal · 74.22 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.96 $73.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.68 $83.36
Premium $4.65 $45.61 $91.22
Diesel $5.30 $51.98 $103.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniontown and Gary. The current time is 22:16:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.