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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Brooklyn, IN is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
167.34 mi
03h 16m
Flight
151.03 mi
243.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.03 mi
Kilometers
243.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.34 mi
Kilometers
269.31 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-15T14:48
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
10:26 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
83.7 mi
01h 38m
To Brooklyn
83.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
75ยฐF
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m ยท 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft ยท 33 sec ยท West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft ยท 1 min ยท Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi ยท 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft ยท 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi ยท 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue

    1437 ft ยท 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville

    50 m ยท 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    12.9 mi ยท 20 min ยท Kentucky Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Sunset Lane

    2557 ft ยท 2 min ยท East Sunset Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Observatory Road

    1597 ft ยท 49 sec ยท Observatory Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Knox Street

    692 ft ยท 22 sec ยท West Knox Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    2698 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi ยท 83%
Kentucky Avenue
12.9 mi ยท 8%
I 465 South
11.8 mi ยท 7%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi ยท 1%
North Church Street
0.51 mi
East Sunset Lane
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi ยท 02h 25m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 38m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from City of Gary and 83.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 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 Brooklyn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 151.03 mi (243.06 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
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,472
Coordinates39.5392100, -86.3691600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Brooklyn (-86.36916, 39.53921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.35 L ยท about $22.79
Round trip
$45.57
11.8 gal ยท 44.7 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $22.79 $45.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $4.99 $29.43 $58.86
Diesel $6.62 $39.06 $78.13

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Brooklyn, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 14:48:17, although it is 15:48:17 in Brooklyn.

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.