How far is Gary, IN from Beech Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
157.03 mi
03h 03m
Flight
145.1 mi
233.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.1 mi
Kilometers
233.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.03 mi
Kilometers
252.71 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-15T00:08
Arrive Beech Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
10:54 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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Gary
78.5 mi
01h 31m
To Beech Grove
78.5 mi
01h 31m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Beech Grove.

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Raymond Street

    1668 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Raymond Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Raymond Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Churchman Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Churchman Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albany Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Albany Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Albany Street

    1 km · 1 min · Albany Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 93%
I 70 East
2.98 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
Churchman Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
East Raymond Street
1.08 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
145.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 31m from Gary
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gary and Chance Light Rain near Beech Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Beech Grove?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Gary and 78.5 miles from Beech Grove.

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

The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Beech Grove, 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 Chance Light Rain near Beech Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookston, 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 Brookston.

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 145.1 mi (233.52 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Beech Grove

#2 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 Beech Grove, IN. The current time in Gary is 00:08:32, although it is 01:08:32 in Beech Grove.

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.