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

The driving distance from Edgewood, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.76 mi
03h 00m
Flight
133.11 mi
214.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.11 mi
Kilometers
214.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.76 mi
Kilometers
268.37 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Sat, Nov 7, 2:01 AM CST
Return by in Edgewood
Sat, Nov 7, 6:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-11-07T00:01
Arrive City of Gary
Sat, Nov 7, 3:01 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:01 AM to 10:01 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
9:00 PM EST
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 Edgewood
83.1 mi
01h 30m
To City of Gary
83.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Road

    57 m · 14 sec · Maple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Orchard Lane

    679 ft · 31 sec · Orchard Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nichol Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nichol Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 32

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Road 32

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisherburg Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Fisherburg Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  23. 23

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Lebanon Street

    1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    896 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood 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
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
2 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 72%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 7%
Fisherburg Avenue
6.08 mi · 4%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 3%
State Road 32
4.75 mi · 3%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 3%
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 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 30m from Edgewood
Leave By
10:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Mostly Cloudy near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 83.1 miles from Edgewood and 83.6 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edgewood 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 Partly Sunny around Edgewood and Mostly Cloudy 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 Edgewood and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 133.11 mi (214.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Edgewood

Edgewood is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1033700, -85.7341400
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: Maple Road (-85.734137, 40.103312)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.32 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.85 $28.49 $56.99
Diesel $6.71 $39.47 $78.93

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edgewood, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Edgewood is 00:01:18, although it is 23:01:18 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.