How far is Utah, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Utah, IN to Gary, IN is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.73 mi
04h 48m
Flight
217.35 mi
349.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.35 mi
Kilometers
349.79 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.73 mi
Kilometers
390.63 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Utah
Fri, Oct 16, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utah
2026-10-15T19:33
Arrive Gary
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utah
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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Utah
121.3 mi
02h 24m
To Gary
121.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on George Street

    135 m · 22 sec · George Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Boulevard

    682 ft · 23 sec · Green Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  25. 25

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utah 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 48%
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 25%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 12%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 3%
Sunnyside Avenue
5.11 mi · 2%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 24m from Utah
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Utah and Rain Showers near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Utah and 121.4 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Utah and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Utah and Rain Showers near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Gary. Straight-line distance: 217.35 mi (349.79 km).

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#1 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Utah (-84.89801, 39.06089)
End: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.42 L · about $33.06
Round trip
$66.12
17.12 gal · 64.84 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $33.06 $66.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $38.13 $76.27
Premium $4.99 $42.70 $85.39
Diesel $6.62 $56.68 $113.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Utah, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Utah is 19:33:13, although it is 18:33:13 in 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.