How far is Gary, IN from Ainsworth, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Ainsworth, IN is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Ainsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Ainsworth.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Dekalb Street
1590 ft · 49 sec · Dekalb Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 29th Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · East 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dekalb Street
1631 ft · 45 sec · Dekalb Street
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Continue on Michigan Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto West 37th Avenue
1305 ft · 36 sec · West 37th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · North Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 61st Avenue
53 m · 5 sec · West 61st Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
2545 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lake Park Avenue
1314 ft · 29 sec · South Lake Park Avenue
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Continue on Grand Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Ainsworth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Wisconsin Street
Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street
2.78 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Ainsworth?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Gary and 5.4 miles from Ainsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Ainsworth. Straight-line distance: 8.59 mi (13.83 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4878100, -87.2586500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ainsworth (-87.25865, 41.48781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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