How far is Eden, IN from Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Eden, IN to Gary, IN is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
167.27 mi
02h 51m
Flight
142.82 mi
229.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.27 mi
Kilometers
269.2 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
84.1 mi
01h 25m
To Gary
83.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden and 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

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

    2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Place

    77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden and 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 70%
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%
Borman Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 25m from Eden
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eden and Sunny near Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 84.1 miles from Eden and 83.2 miles from Gary.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 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 Eden and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eden and Sunny near 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 Gary. Straight-line distance: 142.82 mi (229.84 km).

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#1 Eden

Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana

Population4,577
Coordinates39.9061500, -85.7699800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Gary

#2 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eden Road (-85.769979, 39.906334)
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
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
22.34 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eden, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Eden is 22:46:31, although it is 21:46:31 in Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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