How far is City of Gary, IN from Broad Ripple, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.83 mi
02h 54m
Flight
135.05 mi
217.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.05 mi
Kilometers
217.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.83 mi
Kilometers
242.74 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broad Ripple
Wed, Sep 23, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T10:19
Arrive Broad Ripple
Wed, Sep 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From City of Gary
75.4 mi
01h 27m
To Broad Ripple
75.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Meridian Street South

    1749 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 71st Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 64th Street

    1339 ft · 42 sec · East 64th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfield Boulevard

    658 ft · 21 sec · Westfield Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1456 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
143 mi · 95%
North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
0.73 mi
East 71st Street
0.64 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 27m from City of Gary
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Broad Ripple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from City of Gary and 75.4 miles from Broad Ripple.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 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 Broad Ripple, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Broad Ripple.

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 Broad Ripple. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.35 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Broad Ripple

#2 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Broad Ripple (-86.14165, 39.86671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.56
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $21.28 $42.56
Mid-grade $4.57 $24.31 $48.61
Premium $5.11 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $6.91 $36.78 $73.56

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Broad Ripple, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 10:19:12, although it is 11:19:12 in Broad Ripple.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.