How far is Beech Grove, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Gary, IN is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.25 mi
02h 32m
Flight
145.1 mi
233.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.1 mi
Kilometers
233.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.25 mi
Kilometers
253.07 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 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 Beech Grove
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Beech Grove
79 mi
01h 16m
To Gary
78.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beech Grove and Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    672 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Albany Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Churchman Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Churchman Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Churchman Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Churchman Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Raymond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Raymond Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beech Grove and 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 75%
I 65 North
32.5 mi · 21%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Churchman Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
+12.2 mi
145.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 16m from Beech Grove
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beech Grove and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Gary?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Beech Grove and 78.2 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Beech Grove and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beech Grove and Sunny near Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 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 Beech Grove and Gary. Straight-line distance: 145.1 mi (233.52 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 Beech Grove, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Beech Grove is 22:48:34, although it is 21:48:34 in 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.