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

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Seelyville, IN is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.7 mi
03h 45m
Flight
145.4 mi
234 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.4 mi
Kilometers
234 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.7 mi
Kilometers
273.11 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seelyville
Thu, Nov 12, 9:23 AM EST
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Nov 12, 12:08 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-11-12T04:38
Arrive Seelyville
Thu, Nov 12, 8:23 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
9:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:00 PM CST
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
84.9 mi
01h 52m
To Seelyville
84.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West South Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1853 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East National Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East National Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    836 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
83.4 mi · 49%
West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 8%
East National Avenue
7.96 mi · 5%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.66 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 52m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers near Seelyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 84.9 miles from City of Gary and 84.8 miles from Seelyville.

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

The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 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 Seelyville, 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 Rain Showers near Seelyville.

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 Seelyville. Straight-line distance: 145.4 mi (234 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
Seelyville

#2 Seelyville

City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates39.4919800, -87.2672400
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Seelyville (-87.26724, 39.49198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.67 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.77
11.98 gal · 45.34 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.38 $42.77
Mid-grade $4.19 $25.07 $50.15
Premium $4.71 $28.22 $56.44
Diesel $6.59 $39.46 $78.92

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Seelyville, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 04:38:28, although it is 05:38:28 in Seelyville.

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.