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

The driving distance from Batesville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
220.01 mi
03h 31m
Flight
193.94 mi
312.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.94 mi
Kilometers
312.11 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.01 mi
Kilometers
354.07 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-04-23T10:24
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:32 AM to 10:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
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 Batesville
107.8 mi
01h 45m
To City of Gary
112.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.9 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 55%
I 74 West
55.1 mi · 25%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 14%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
East 4th Avenue
0.93 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 45m from Batesville
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batesville and Mostly Sunny near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 107.8 miles from Batesville and 112.2 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Batesville 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 Sunny around Batesville and Mostly Sunny 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 6.6 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 10.8 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 Batesville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 193.94 mi (312.11 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,749
Coordinates39.3000500, -85.2221800
Altitude296
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: (-85.222145, 39.300094)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.39 L · about $29.26
Round trip
$58.53
15.52 gal · 58.78 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.26 $58.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.00 $66.01
Premium $4.65 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $5.30 $41.16 $82.32

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 Batesville, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Batesville is 10:24:52, although it is 09:24:52 in City of 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.