How far is Battle Ground, IN from City of Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Battle Ground, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and City of Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and City of Gary.
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Start on South Winans Street
45 m · 13 sec · South Winans Street
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Turn left onto Prophet Street
85 m · 16 sec · Prophet Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
891 ft · 25 sec · South Railroad Street
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Continue on S Railroad Street
863 ft · 24 sec · S Railroad Street
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Continue on North 9th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Burnetts Road
2042 ft · 45 sec · Burnetts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left
104 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Ground and City of Gary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground to City of Gary?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Battle Ground and 44.9 miles from City of Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Battle Ground 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 Cloudy around Battle Ground and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
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Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 79.57 mi (128.05 km).
#1 Battle Ground
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.5083700, -86.8416800 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.00 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $16.14 | $32.29 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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