How far is Gary, IN from Broad Ripple, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.25 mi
02h 53m
Flight
134.95 mi
217.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.95 mi
Kilometers
217.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.19 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broad Ripple
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Broad Ripple
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Gary
74.6 mi
01h 26m
To Broad Ripple
74.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Broad Ripple.

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Meridian Street South

    1749 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 71st Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 64th Street

    1339 ft · 42 sec · East 64th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfield Boulevard

    658 ft · 21 sec · Westfield Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1456 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
139 mi · 93%
North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
West 15th Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
0.73 mi
East 71st Street
0.64 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 26m from Gary
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Broad Ripple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Broad Ripple?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Gary and 74.6 miles from Broad Ripple.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Sunny near Broad Ripple.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 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 Broad Ripple. Straight-line distance: 134.95 mi (217.18 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population74,693
Coordinates41.5933700, -87.3464300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Broad Ripple

#2 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Broad Ripple (-86.14165, 39.86671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.75
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.87 $39.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.83
Premium $4.65 $24.53 $49.05
Diesel $5.30 $27.95 $55.90

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Broad Ripple, IN. The current time in Gary is 23:34:28, although it is 00:34:28 in Broad Ripple.

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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.