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

The driving distance from Bainbridge, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.18 mi
02h 32m
Flight
129.79 mi
208.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.79 mi
Kilometers
208.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.18 mi
Kilometers
230.43 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-15T00:49
Arrive City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Bainbridge
71.5 mi
01h 16m
To City of Gary
71.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    94 m · 19 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    30.1 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  7. 7

    Continue on Base Line Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 29 sec · West 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and City of Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
84.4 mi · 59%
Base Line Road
11.1 mi · 8%
South River Road
6.6 mi · 5%
Base Line Rd
4 mi · 3%
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
3.96 mi · 3%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 32m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 16m from Bainbridge
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bainbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Bainbridge and 71.6 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bainbridge 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 Chance Light Rain around Bainbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 129.79 mi (208.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bainbridge

Town in Indiana

Population743
Coordinates39.7611600, -86.8119500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-86.811864, 39.761158)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bainbridge, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Bainbridge is 00:49:21, although it is 23:49:21 in City of 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.