How far is Vernon, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Vernon, IN to Gary, IN is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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 03h 47m.
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 Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Gary.
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Start on Pike Street
87 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
678 ft · 34 sec · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street
552 ft · 9 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7
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Continue on South State Street
17.8 mi · 27 min · South State Street
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1413 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 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 Vernon and Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Gary?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Vernon and 110.5 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vernon and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon and Rain Showers near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Gary. Straight-line distance: 202.14 mi (325.32 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 314 |
| Coordinates | 38.9847800, -85.6094100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $3.86 | $30.12 | $60.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $51.64 | $103.29 |
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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