Trip from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

143.9 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 39m ★

6 AM

2h 50m

8 AM

3h 12m

10 AM

2h 57m

12 PM

2h 55m

3 PM

2h 58m

5 PM

3h 10m

8 PM

2h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 Noble Street, West 176th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.7 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.9 miles from City of Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 143.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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 121.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN is easy. At 2h 49m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 8 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

4

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

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

Exit 140 Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.

Crawfordsville

124.1 mi in | ~2h 18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	121.7 mi	2h 13m
East Noble Street	9.1 mi	13m
West 176th Street	4.3 mi	6m
West Base Line Road	2.3 mi	3m
SR 32	2.1 mi	4m
West 5th Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
IN-32	1 mi	1m
West Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 121.7 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

122 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 140 Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

7

Turn left onto SR 32

2.1 mi · 4 min · SR 32

8

Turn left onto SR 32

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Noble Street

9

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

143 ft · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

10

Continue on SR 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

11

Continue on SR 32

4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

12

Continue on SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · IN-32

13

Continue on SR 32

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Main Street

14

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

116 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street

15

Continue on SR 32

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West Main Street

16

Arrive at destination

SR 32

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.7 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.9 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westfield, 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 143.9 miles and 2h 49m.

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 121.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.9 mi from City of Gary, IN · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

72 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.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.9 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.7 miles.

Arriving in Westfield, IN

The final approach into Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $20 near mile 5

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

$21.86 one way

$43.71 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$24.09	$48.19
premium	$4.80	$27.17	$54.33
diesel	$5.64	$31.97	$63.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, IN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Merrillville, IN

Tesla

22 DCFC

Fair Oaks Farms (North) - Tesla Supercharger

Fair Oaks, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fair Oaks Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Fair Oaks, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lebanon Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Lebanon, IN

Tesla

11 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Carmel, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

John T. McCutcheon Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Portage, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

George Ade Travel Plaza Eastbound - Tesla Supercharger

Portage, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 7 eVgo Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CHARGELAB: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.2	$15.11	$6.91
Efficient EV	36	$12.59	$5.76
EV Truck/SUV	57.6	$20.15	$9.21

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

City of Gary, IN

Morning in City of Gary on Monday

Local time

7:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield, IN

Morning in Westfield on Monday

Local time

8:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

10 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 49m 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 Westfield, IN covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East Noble Street, West 176th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.9 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 $21.86 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN is easy. At 2h 49m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.

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Trip from City of Gary, IN to Westfield, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Westfield, IN

National Parks Near This Route

Indiana Dunes National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Gary, IN

Westfield, IN

1 hour later

10 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 49m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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