Origin
City of Gary, IN
Late night in City of Gary on Monday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Harris, IN
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
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
Harris, IN
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Harris, IN covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Indiana Toll Road, Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 64.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 6 and Indiana Toll Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.7 miles on US 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Indiana Toll Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge onto I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Harris, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Valparaiso along the way.
Valparaiso
17 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 41.7 mi | 59m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Michigan Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Calumet Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 4A Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| SR 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 41.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Harris, IN.
1
Start on this road
342 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
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 US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 53
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 90 East
7
Merge onto I 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 49
10
Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Calumet Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 6
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
12
Enter roundabout onto US 6
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 6
13
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
14
Turn right onto US 6; US 421
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6; US 421
15
Continue on this road
518 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
16
Turn slight right onto US 6
33 mi
·
47 min
·
US 6
17
Turn right onto SR 931
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Michigan Road
18
Turn left onto 4A Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
4A Road
19
Arrive at destination
4A Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 miles.
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 64.4 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harris, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving City of Gary, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 64.4 miles and 1h 33m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 41.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from City of Gary, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harris, IN
The final approach into Harris, 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 Harris, 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
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Indiana Toll Road
(15.5 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Harris, IN
Late night in Harris on Monday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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
1h 33m 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 City of Gary, IN to Harris, IN covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Indiana Toll Road, Michigan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 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 $9.78 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 1h 33m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Harris, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Valparaiso along the way.
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