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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Bainbridge, IN is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.46 mi
03h 04m
Flight
129.79 mi
208.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
142.46 mi
Kilometers
229.26 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-04-15T01:26
Arrive Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
71.3 mi
01h 32m
To Bainbridge
71.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    94 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
83.4 mi · 59%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 4%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
SR 43
0.39 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

83.4 mi · 01h 32m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 32m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from City of Gary and 71.1 miles from Bainbridge.

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 12.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Chance Light Rain near Bainbridge.

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 City of Gary and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 129.79 mi (208.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bainbridge

Town in Indiana

Population743
Coordinates39.7611600, -86.8119500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Bainbridge (-86.81195, 39.76116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.65 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.30 $26.68 $53.36

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 City of Gary, IN and Bainbridge, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 01:26:44, although it is 02:26:44 in Bainbridge.

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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.