How far is Whiteland, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Whiteland, IN to Gary, IN is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.95 mi
02h 49m
Flight
156.04 mi
251.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.04 mi
Kilometers
251.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.95 mi
Kilometers
275.11 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Whiteland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteland
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiteland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Whiteland
85.1 mi
01h 24m
To Gary
85.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
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 Whiteland and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiteland Road

    1984 ft · 42 sec · Whiteland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    803 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteland 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 69%
I 65 North
19 mi · 11%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 10%
Whiteland Road
11 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 24m from Whiteland
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whiteland and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Whiteland and 85.9 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whiteland and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteland and Gary. Straight-line distance: 156.04 mi (251.13 km).

Whiteland

#1 Whiteland

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,697
Coordinates39.5500500, -86.0797100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Whiteland Road (-86.07969, 39.550034)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 Whiteland, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Whiteland is 22:46:32, although it is 21:46:32 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.