How far is City of Gary, IN from Beech Grove, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Beech Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Beech Grove.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Raymond Street
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East Raymond Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Raymond Street
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Turn right onto Churchman Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue
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Continue on Churchman Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albany Street
49 m · 3 sec · Albany Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Albany Street
1 km · 1 min · Albany Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Beech Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Beech Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Beech Grove?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 79.3 miles from City of Gary and 79.3 miles from Beech Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 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 Beech Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Beech Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 145.21 mi (233.69 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beech Grove
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 14,898 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219900, -86.0899800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $3.77 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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