How far is Ingalls, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Ingalls, IN to Gary, IN is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 45m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ingalls and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls and Gary.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
10 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
127 m · 19 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 1000 N
2023 ft · 40 sec · West 1000 N
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Continue on East 96th Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East 96th Street
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Continue on Fall Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
34 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
10 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
3046 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
26 m · 1 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2095 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
35 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto I 69, SR 37: Indianapolis
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Place
77 m · 11 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls and Gary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
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 Ingalls and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ingalls to Gary?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Ingalls and 86.2 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ingalls and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ingalls and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
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 Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls and Gary. Straight-line distance: 138.87 mi (223.49 km).
#1 Ingalls
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 39.9569900, -85.8052600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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