Origin
Ainsworth, IN
Morning in Ainsworth on Friday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ainsworth, IN to Gary, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from Ainsworth to Gary, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes South Wisconsin Street, Central Avenue, and Grand Boulevard, offering a straightforward path without any highway driving. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal for a single day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll find this drive to be turn-heavy, characteristic of local roads rather than long, open stretches.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along South Wisconsin Street. As you navigate through Ainsworth and toward Gary, the road character will shift from local streets to what feels like a more urban network. While not a high-speed journey, the frequent turns and changes in road names like South Wisconsin Street, Central Avenue, and Grand Boulevard define the driving experience. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Wisconsin Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near West 61st Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West 61st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Wisconsin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (East 29th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 61st Avenue
Turn left onto West 61st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Wisconsin Street
Enter roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East 29th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East 29th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Wisconsin Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Central Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Grand Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Dekalb Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 61st Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Wisconsin Street
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on SR 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Boulevard
2
Continue on SR 51
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Lake Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 61st Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 61st Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
5
Continue on South Wisconsin Street
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Wisconsin Street
6
Turn left onto US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 37th Avenue
7
Turn right onto Michigan Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Michigan Street
8
Continue on Dekalb Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dekalb Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto East 29th Avenue
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 29th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Dekalb Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dekalb Street
11
Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto East 15th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 15th Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Madison Street
14
Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 11th Avenue
15
Turn right onto Harrison Street
480 ft
·
26 sec
·
Harrison Street
16
Turn left onto 10th Place
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
10th Place
17
Arrive at destination
10th Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gary, IN
Morning in Gary on Friday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ainsworth, IN to Gary, IN covers 10.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Wisconsin Street, Central Avenue, Grand Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Ainsworth, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West 61st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Wisconsin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (East 29th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ainsworth, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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