How far is Worthington, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.81 mi
03h 35m
Flight
171.78 mi
276.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.78 mi
Kilometers
276.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.81 mi
Kilometers
311.9 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 1:54 PM CDT
Return by in Worthington
Wed, Sep 23, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-09-23T11:18
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Worthington
108.2 mi
01h 47m
To City of Gary
85.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worthington and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthington and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    39.4 mi · 55 min · State Road 67

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 29 sec · West 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington and City of 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 62%
State Road 67
50.5 mi · 26%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
US Highway 231
13 mi · 7%
Canal Street
8.74 mi · 5%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
171.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 47m from Worthington
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Worthington and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthington to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Worthington and 85.6 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.36 one way or $54.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Worthington and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 171.78 mi (276.46 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.89 L · about $27.36
Round trip
$54.72
13.68 gal · 51.78 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $27.36 $54.72
Mid-grade $4.57 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $5.11 $34.95 $69.89
Diesel $6.91 $47.29 $94.58

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Worthington, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Worthington is 11:18:58, although it is 10:18:58 in City of 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.