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Trip from City of Gary, IN to Vernon, IN

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

221.5 mi

356 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Vernon, IN covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, I 65, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.64 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

110.7 miles from City of Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Vernon, IN covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 132.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 135.1 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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

6
135.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
154 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
196 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68 Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
196.1 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Gary, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.

Nashville

196 mi in | ~3h 42m

Bloomington

196 mi in | ~3h 42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 132.6 mi 2h 25m
I 65 60.9 mi 1h 12m
SR 7 18.5 mi 28m
State Street 3.9 mi 5m
Jonathan Moore Pike 2.7 mi 5m
West 5th Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Madison Street 0.4 mi 1m
West 8th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 132.6 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

341 ft · 27 sec · 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 · 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

17 mi · 22 min
7

Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 70 East: Dayton
8

Keep slight left

42 mi · 47 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

0.2 mi · 19 sec · SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
10

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
11

Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

2.7 mi · 5 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
12

Continue on State Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
13

Continue straight

18 mi · 28 min
14

Turn slight left onto One Street

285 ft · 5 sec · One Street
15

Continue on Jackson Street

518 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Street
16

Turn left onto Pike Street

52 ft · 2 sec · Pike Street
17

Arrive at your 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 110.7 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 2h 3m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, 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 221.5 miles and 4h 24m.

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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 132.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.7 mi from City of Gary, IN · 2h 3m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

111 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

Orland Park, 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 110.7 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.6 miles.

Arriving in Vernon, IN

The final approach into Vernon, 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 Vernon, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.64 one way

$67.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $37.09 $74.18
premium $4.80 $41.81 $83.63
diesel $5.64 $49.21 $98.42

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: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.5 0 $23.26 $10.63
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.38 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.01 $14.18

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

City of Gary, IN

Late night in City of Gary on Monday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vernon, IN

Morning in Vernon on Monday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

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

4h 24m 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 Vernon, IN covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 65, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 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 $33.64 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 221.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 135.1 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between City of Gary, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.

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