How far is Ainsworth, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Ainsworth, IN to Gary, IN is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ainsworth and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth and Gary.
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Start on Grand Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Continue on South Lake Park Avenue
1314 ft · 37 sec · South Lake Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West 61st Avenue
2541 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Wisconsin Street
3 m · 1 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · South Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West 37th Avenue
1305 ft · 36 sec · West 37th Avenue
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Michigan Street
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Continue on Dekalb Street
1631 ft · 50 sec · Dekalb Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 29th Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · East 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dekalb Street
1590 ft · 50 sec · Dekalb Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 15th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 46 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 38 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 26 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 10th Place
17 m · 2 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 Ainsworth and Gary.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Wisconsin Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street
2.78 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ainsworth and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ainsworth to Gary?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Ainsworth and 7.1 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ainsworth and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Chicago.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ainsworth and Gary. Straight-line distance: 8.59 mi (13.83 km).
#1 Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4878100, -87.2586500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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