How far is Gary, IN from Bargersville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Bargersville, IN is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.45 mi
03h 17m
Flight
155.99 mi
251.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.99 mi
Kilometers
251.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.45 mi
Kilometers
272.71 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bargersville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-15T00:12
Arrive Bargersville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:00 PM CDT
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 Gary
84.8 mi
01h 38m
To Bargersville
84.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Bargersville.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Place

    17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

    1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 15th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ridge Road

    1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville

    1718 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    600 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  26. 26

    Continue on West Old Plank Road

    1718 ft · 29 sec · West Old Plank Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Carlisle Street

    109 m · 18 sec · North Carlisle Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Harriman Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · East Harriman Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harriman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Bargersville.

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 79%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 9%
I 69 South
9.54 mi · 6%
Johnson County Route 144
5.03 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 38m from Gary
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bargersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 84.8 miles from Gary and 84.7 miles from Bargersville.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gary and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bargersville.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

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 Gary and Bargersville. Straight-line distance: 155.99 mi (251.04 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Bargersville

#2 Bargersville

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population8,620
Coordinates39.5208800, -86.1677700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Bargersville (-86.16777, 39.52088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
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 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Bargersville, IN. The current time in Gary is 00:12:34, although it is 01:12:34 in Bargersville.

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.