How far is Vienna, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Vienna, IN to Gary, IN is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
237.45 mi
03h 41m
Flight
219.84 mi
353.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.84 mi
Kilometers
353.8 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.45 mi
Kilometers
382.14 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Vienna
119.1 mi
01h 50m
To Gary
118.4 mi
01h 50m

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 EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Vienna and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 31

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gardner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    2308 ft · 56 sec · West McClain Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 49%
West McClain Avenue
113 mi · 47%
South Gardner Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi
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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
219.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 50m from Vienna
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vienna and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Vienna and 118.4 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Gary. Straight-line distance: 219.84 mi (353.8 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Township in Scott County, Indiana

Population9,897
Coordinates38.6489500, -85.7688600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.768861, 38.648975)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vienna, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Vienna is 20:31:18, although it is 19:31:18 in Gary.

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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.