How far is Gary, IN from Battle Ground, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Battle Ground, IN is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Battle Ground.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Battle Ground.
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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
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
2054 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
1428 ft · 33 sec · North River Road
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Turn left onto Burnetts Road
2042 ft · 50 sec · Burnetts Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street Road
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Continue on S Railroad Street
1754 ft · 55 sec · S Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Prophet Street
85 m · 17 sec · Prophet Street
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Turn right onto South Winans Street
45 m · 7 sec · South Winans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Winans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Battle Ground.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.5 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gary and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Battle Ground.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Battle Ground?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Gary and 43.6 miles from Battle Ground.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Battle Ground, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gary and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Battle Ground.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ayr.
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Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Battle Ground. Straight-line distance: 79.44 mi (127.85 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 Battle Ground
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.5083700, -86.8416800 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Ground (-86.84168, 40.50837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
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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