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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Hall, IN is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
172.77 mi
03h 27m
Flight
147.58 mi
237.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.58 mi
Kilometers
237.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.77 mi
Kilometers
278.05 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hall
Tue, Oct 13, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-13T15:44
Arrive Hall
Tue, Oct 13, 7:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
10:06 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
86.4 mi
01h 43m
To Hall
86.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia

    1407 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Monrovia

    105 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lake Ditch Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ira Hinshaw

    1374 ft · 1 min · Ira Hinshaw

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Ditch Road

    2606 ft · 2 min · Lake Ditch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Yale Road

    1347 ft · 1 min · Yale Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Hall Road

    2647 ft · 2 min · North Hall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Hurt Road

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hurt Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hurt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 6%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Lake Ditch Road
1.5 mi · 1%
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 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 43m from City of Gary
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Gary and Sunny near Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 86.4 miles from City of Gary and 86.4 miles from Hall.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 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 Hall, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Gary and Sunny near Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

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 Hall. Straight-line distance: 147.58 mi (237.5 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 Hall

Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana

Population1,286
Coordinates39.5500500, -86.5358300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Hall (-86.53583, 39.55005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.08 L · about $23.83
Round trip
$47.67
12.2 gal · 46.16 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.83 $47.67
Mid-grade $4.49 $27.36 $54.73
Premium $5.01 $30.58 $61.16
Diesel $6.64 $40.49 $80.98

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 · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Hall, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 15:44:01, although it is 16:44:01 in Hall.

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.