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Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
216.6 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
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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
Lynn, IN
Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Lynn, IN covers 216.6 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East 700 South, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.86 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
108.3 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 216.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 216.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 135.1 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Gary, IN and Lynn, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Pendleton.
Indianapolis
Pendleton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 132.6 mi | 2h 25m |
| East 700 South | 37.9 mi | 56m |
| I 69 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| I 465 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| E 700 S | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 865 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Lynn, IN.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
Turn right onto I 65
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Merge onto I 465
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Binford Boulevard
Merge onto I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
Continue on US 36
Continue on US 36
Turn right onto US 27
Turn left onto Sherman Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 108.3 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, IN than in the middle of the route.
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 216.6 miles and 4h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.3 mi from City of Gary, IN · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.6 miles.
The final approach into Lynn, 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 Lynn, 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.
Regular Gas
$33.86 one way
$67.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.68 | $83.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.40 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.95 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Gary on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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