Origin
City of Gary, IN
Evening in City of Gary on Tuesday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Scott, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Gary, IN
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Scott, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Scott, IN covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, SR 120, SR 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.07 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
51.4 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 102.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 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 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 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 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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.
6
93.2 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 131, SR 13: Constantine, Middlebury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 107
Toward US 131, SR 13: Constantine, Middlebury
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Scott, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Middlebury along the way.
Middlebury
93.2 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 91.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| SR 120 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| SR 13 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 675 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Scott, 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
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Madison Street
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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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
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 107
Toward US 131, SR 13: Constantine, Middlebury
9
Turn straight onto SR 13
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
10
Turn left onto SR 120
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 120
11
Turn left onto North 675 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North 675 West
12
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn left
150 ft
·
10 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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 51.4 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scott, 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 102.8 miles and 2h.
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 Indiana Toll Road for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from City of Gary, IN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51.4 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 Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.7 miles.
Arriving in Scott, IN
The final approach into Scott, 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 Scott, 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
$16.07 one way
$32.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.42
Indiana Toll Road
(91.7 mi)
$6.42
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
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Scott, IN
Evening in Scott on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
2h 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 Scott, IN covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, SR 120, SR 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $16.07 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 2h 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 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 Scott, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Middlebury along the way.
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