Origin
Franklin, IN
Morning in Franklin on Friday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, IN to Gary, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
202.4 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, IN
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Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, IN to Gary, IN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 300 North Road, North 900 East, Buck Creek Park for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.64 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
101.2 miles from Franklin, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 202.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 300 North Road 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 300 North Road | — | — |
| North 900 East | — | — |
| Buck Creek Park | — | — |
| East 450 North | — | — |
| North 800 East Road | — | — |
| Buck Creek Road | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 300 North Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on Nobblett Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobblett Road
2
Continue on East 300 North Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 300 North Road
3
Turn right onto North 900 East
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North 900 East
4
Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Park
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Buck Creek Park
5
Turn left onto East 450 North
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 450 North
6
Turn right onto North 800 East Road
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 800 East Road
7
Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Buck Creek Road
8
Turn left
26 mi
·
38 min
9
Turn right onto East State Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
358 ft
·
6 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
16
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
17
Keep slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 465 South, I 69 South
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 West
20
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 865 West: Chicago
22
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
24
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
25
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
27
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Borman Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Grant Street
29
Keep slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
30
Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
31
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
32
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Boulevard
33
Turn right onto 10th Place
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Place
34
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 101.2 miles from Franklin, IN, or about 1h 44m 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 45 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Franklin, 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 Franklin, IN
This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Franklin, 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 101.2 mi from Franklin, IN · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Franklin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gary, IN
The final approach into 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 Gary, 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
$31.64 one way
$63.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.95 | $77.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.69 | $89.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.34 | $12.95 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Gary, IN
Morning in Gary on Friday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
3h 29m 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 Franklin, IN to Gary, IN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 300 North Road, North 900 East, Buck Creek Park. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Franklin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.64 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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