How far is Gary, IN from Hidden Valley, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Hidden Valley, IN is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Hidden Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Hidden Valley.
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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
128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
1139 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto SR 1
12.5 mi · 21 min · SR 1
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2040 ft · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Fairway Drive
2025 ft · 2 min · Fairway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Drive
1422 ft · 1 min · Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto Ventura Drive
129 m · 19 sec · Ventura Drive
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Continue on Heidi Haven Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · Heidi Haven Drive
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Hidden Valley.
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
129 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hidden Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Hidden Valley?
The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Gary and 123.5 miles from Hidden Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gary and Hidden Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hidden Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Hidden Valley. Straight-line distance: 213.47 mi (343.54 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 Hidden Valley
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 39.1622800, -84.8430100 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hidden Valley (-84.84301, 39.16228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.09 | $74.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.58 | $81.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
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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