Origin
City of Gary, IN
Late night in City of Gary on Wednesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Troy, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
306.3 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
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6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 55m
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
Troy, IN
Ayşe İpek
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Troy, IN covers 306.3 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 $47.89 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
153.2 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 306.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Gary, IN to Troy, 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 465 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 231 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | 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 Troy, IN.
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Start on the route
341 ft
·
27 sec
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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
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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
5.9 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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I 465 South
8
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 465 South
9
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
11
Continue straight
47 mi
·
53 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
14
Keep slight left
105 ft
·
3 sec
15
Turn left
17 mi
·
23 min
16
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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West Broadway Street
17
Continue on Mill Street
14 mi
·
16 min
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Mill Street
18
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
7 min
19
Turn right onto West 6th Street
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West 6th Street
20
Take the exit slight left
226 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Road 300 East
22
Continue on West Medcalf Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Medcalf Street
23
Turn right
4.6 mi
·
8 min
24
Turn left onto County Road 1600 North
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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County Road 1600 North
25
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on County Road 800 East
4.5 mi
·
8 min
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County Road 800 East
27
Continue on County Road 800 North
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 800 North
28
Turn straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
29
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Sycamore Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 3h 1m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.2 miles or 3h 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 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 306.3 miles and 6h 3m.
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 153.2 mi from City of Gary, IN · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 153.2 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Troy, IN
The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, 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
$47.89 one way
$95.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $52.58 | $105.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $58.94 | $117.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.63 | $135.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
| Efficient EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.80 | $12.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.5 | 1 | $42.88 | $19.60 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Troy, IN
Late night in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Troy, IN covers 306.3 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 153.2 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 $47.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Gary, IN to Troy, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Gary, IN to Troy, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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