Origin
Gary, IN
Morning in Gary on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
304.7 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
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6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gary, IN
將將 王
Cannelton, IN
Villager Boy
Trip Overview
The drive from Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN covers 304.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Street, West 11th Avenue, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.28 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
152.3 miles from Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 304.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison Street 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 9m, 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 Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 11th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 15th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Harrison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary, IN and Cannelton, IN.
1
Start on 10th Place
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
10th Place
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
479 ft
·
28 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 11th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15th Avenue
6
Continue on Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Avenue
7
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Turn left onto East Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Ridge Road
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 465 South
13
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 South
14
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
16
Continue straight
47 mi
·
53 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
42 mi
·
52 min
·
SR 37 South: Bedford
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
21
Turn left
16 mi
·
23 min
22
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
27 mi
·
38 min
24
Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Indiana State Road 237
25
Turn right onto State Road 66
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 66
26
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Washington Street
27
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 152.3 miles from Gary, IN, or about 3h 4m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.3 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cannelton, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Gary, IN
This is one driving day of about 304.7 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 152.3 mi from Gary, IN · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 152.3 miles from Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cannelton, IN
The final approach into Cannelton, 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 Cannelton, 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
$46.28 one way
$92.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.02 | $102.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $57.52 | $115.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.4 | 1 | $31.99 | $14.63 |
| Efficient EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.66 | $12.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.9 | 1 | $42.66 | $19.50 |
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
Cannelton, IN
Morning in Cannelton on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
16 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
6h 9m 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 Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN covers 304.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Street, West 11th Avenue, Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.3 miles from Gary, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.28 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 9m, 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 Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gary, IN to Cannelton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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