How far is Vevay, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Vevay, IN to Gary, IN is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.81 mi
04h 29m
Flight
230.49 mi
370.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.49 mi
Kilometers
370.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.81 mi
Kilometers
410.07 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Vevay
Sat, Apr 18, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vevay
2026-04-18T06:08
Arrive Gary
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vevay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Vevay
126.3 mi
02h 14m
To Gary
128.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.5 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Adams Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · South Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Perry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Buckeye Street

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  29. 29

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vevay 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 46%
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 15%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 12%
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 9%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 2%
North Michigan Avenue
1.93 mi · 1%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 14m from Vevay
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vevay and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Vevay and 128.5 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vevay and 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 Likely around Vevay and Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Vevay and Gary. Straight-line distance: 230.49 mi (370.94 km).

Vevay

#1 Vevay

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates38.7478400, -85.0671700
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Street (-85.067266, 38.747777)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vevay, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Vevay is 06:08:43, although it is 05:08:43 in Gary.

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.