Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
117.5 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Артем Дворецкий
The drive from Flora, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West James Drive, South Hillcrest Drive, US-31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
58.7 miles from Flora, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flora, IN to City of Gary, IN is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flora, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West James Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hillcrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indiana Toll Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Flora, IN and City of Gary, IN.
Start on Rose Street
Turn right onto West James Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Business US-31
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
Continue straight
Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
Continue straight
Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 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 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Flora, 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 Flora, IN
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.7 mi from Flora, IN · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.7 miles from Flora, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Gary, 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 City of Gary, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Flora on Sunday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in City of Gary on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
46°F
Chicago, IL
59 mi in
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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