How far is Battle Ground, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, IN to Gary, IN is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.63 mi
01h 28m
Flight
79.44 mi
127.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.44 mi
Kilometers
127.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.63 mi
Kilometers
141.03 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Sun, May 17, 9:40 AM CDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Sun, May 17, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-05-17T09:12
Arrive Gary
Sun, May 17, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Ayr
IN

Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Battle Ground
44.4 mi
00h 44m
To Gary
43.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on South Winans Street

    45 m · 13 sec · South Winans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prophet Street

    85 m · 16 sec · Prophet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    891 ft · 25 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on S Railroad Street

    863 ft · 24 sec · S Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Burnetts Road

    2042 ft · 45 sec · Burnetts Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Ground and Gary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
81.1 mi · 93%
North 9th Street
1.48 mi · 2%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 2%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

80.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ayr
00h 44m from Battle Ground
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground and Partly Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Gary?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 44.4 miles from Battle Ground and 43.2 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 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 Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Partly Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Ayr, 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 Mount Ayr.

RAIL

Rensselaer

12 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

62 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

63 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Gary. Straight-line distance: 79.44 mi (127.85 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates40.5083700, -86.8416800
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Winans Street (-86.841358, 40.508057)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Battle Ground, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Battle Ground is 09:12:24, although it is 08:12:24 in 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.