How far is Gary, IN from Seelyville, IN?

The driving distance from Gary, IN to Seelyville, IN is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
168.12 mi
03h 44m
Flight
145.25 mi
233.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.25 mi
Kilometers
233.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.12 mi
Kilometers
270.56 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seelyville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-19T04:04
Arrive Seelyville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
9:30 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
84.1 mi
01h 52m
To Seelyville
84 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West South Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1853 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East National Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East National Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    836 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.5 mi · 47%
West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 8%
East National Avenue
7.96 mi · 5%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.66 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 52m from Gary
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Seelyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 84.1 miles from Gary and 84 miles from Seelyville.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Seelyville.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 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 Seelyville. Straight-line distance: 145.25 mi (233.76 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Seelyville

City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates39.4919800, -87.2672400
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Gary (-87.34643, 41.59337)
End: Seelyville (-87.26724, 39.49198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gary, IN and Seelyville, IN. The current time in Gary is 04:04:42, although it is 05:04:42 in Seelyville.

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.