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

The driving distance from Eden, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.93 mi
02h 52m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.91 mi
Kilometers
229.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.93 mi
Kilometers
271.86 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Eden
Tue, Oct 13, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden
2026-10-13T17:23
Arrive City of Gary
Tue, Oct 13, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden
9:30 PM EDT
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Eden
84.4 mi
01h 26m
To City of Gary
84.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eden Road

    69 m · 15 sec · Eden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1930 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway

    1816 ft · 38 sec · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto North 600 West

    1099 ft · 37 sec · North 600 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 800 N

    1 mi · 2 min · 800 N

  7. 7

    Continue on East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  8. 8

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

    1482 ft · 40 sec · Oaklandon Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fox Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    1242 ft · 29 sec · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 82nd Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 82nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South, SR 37 South

    3000 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    71 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 71%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 10%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 7%
East 82nd Street
2.79 mi · 2%
East 79th Street
2.05 mi · 1%
800 N
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 26m from Eden
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eden and Sunny near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Eden and 84.6 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eden and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Eden and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

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#1 Eden

Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana

Population4,577
Coordinates39.9061500, -85.7699800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eden Road (-85.769979, 39.906334)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.57
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.29 $46.57
Mid-grade $4.49 $26.74 $53.47
Premium $5.01 $29.88 $59.75
Diesel $6.64 $39.56 $79.12

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 Eden, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Eden is 17:23:37, although it is 16:23:37 in City of Gary.

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.