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Trip from City of Gary, IN to Highland, IN

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Drive Time

5h 46m

Distance

271.9 mi

438 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 33m ★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Gary, IN, IN

City of Gary, IN

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Downtown Highland, IN, IN

Highland, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Highland, IN covers 271.9 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, SR 63, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.2 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.51 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

135.9 miles from City of Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 46m highway drive covering 271.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 153.2 miles on US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 153.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 271.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 8th Avenue

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Madison Street

Turn left onto Madison Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue

Turn right onto US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
43.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac
6
271.8 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 153.2 mi 3h 14m
SR 63 63.4 mi 1h 20m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 41.1 mi 46m
State Road 14 9.2 mi 12m
West 5th Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Petersburg Road 1.3 mi 3m
West Camp Ground Road 0.5 mi <1m
Madison Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 153.2 mi, about 3h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Highland, 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

1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
5

Turn right onto I 65

41 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 46 sec
Exit 220 Toward SR 14: Winamac Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto SR 14

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Road 14
8

Turn left onto US 41

26 mi · 32 min · US 41
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
10

Continue on SR 63

63 mi · 1 hr 20 min · SR 63
11

Continue on US 41

58 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 41
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto US 41; US 150

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 41; US 150
13

Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; US 50; US 150
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 41

47 mi · 56 min · US 41
15

Turn right onto Petersburg Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road
16

Continue on East Camp Ground Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Camp Ground Road
17

Continue on West Camp Ground Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · West Camp Ground Road
18

Turn right

124 ft · 14 sec
19

At end of road, turn left

301 ft · 22 sec
20

Arrive at 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 135.9 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.2 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.9 miles or 2h 50m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 271.9 miles and 5h 46m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US 41 for about 153.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.9 mi from City of Gary, IN · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

136 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.9 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.2 miles.

Arriving in Highland, IN

The final approach into Highland, 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 Highland, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.51 one way

$85.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.67 $93.35
premium $4.89 $52.32 $104.65
diesel $5.61 $60.03 $120.06

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: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.6 1 $28.55 $13.05
Efficient EV 68 0 $23.79 $10.88
EV Truck/SUV 108.8 1 $38.07 $17.40

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

City of Gary, IN

Afternoon in City of Gary on Tuesday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:41AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Highland, IN

Afternoon in Highland on Tuesday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 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 46m 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 Highland, IN covers 271.9 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, SR 63, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.9 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 $42.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 271.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from City of Gary, IN to Highland, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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