Origin
City of Gary, IN
Afternoon in City of Gary on Monday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
284.3 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 8th Avenue, Madison Street, West 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.2 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 284.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 8th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 265 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 135 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 8th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Corydon, IN.
1
Start on the route
341 ft
·
27 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
22 min
7
Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 East: Dayton
8
Keep slight left
104 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
10
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
11
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 135: Corydon
15
Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 135: Corydon
16
Merge slight left onto State Road 135
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 135
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
18
At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Walnut Street
20
Turn right onto North Maple Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Maple Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corydon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Gary, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Gary, IN
This is one driving day of about 284.3 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Gary, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.2 mi from City of Gary, IN · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Corydon, IN
The final approach into Corydon, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corydon, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.18 one way
$86.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.60 | $95.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.16 | $126.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.80 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Corydon, IN
Afternoon in Corydon on Monday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 8th Avenue, Madison Street, West 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.2 miles from City of Gary, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Gary, IN to Corydon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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