Trip from Gary, IN to Centerville, IN

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

216.7 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 19m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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 Gary, IN to Centerville, IN covers 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 8m 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, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.88 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

108.3 miles from Gary, IN

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

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 216.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 22 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 128.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.5 miles in near I 865.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 216.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 133.5 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 865

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

156.8 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

157 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

157 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 70 East: Dayton

205.1 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

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

Exit 137 Toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Gary, IN and Centerville, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Connersville.

Indianapolis

156.8 mi in | ~2h 57m

Connersville

205.1 mi in | ~3h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	128.7 mi	2h 19m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	47.4 mi	51m
I 465	12.5 mi	14m
Main Street	8.4 mi	12m
I 69	5.7 mi	6m
I 865	5.1 mi	6m
SR 1	2.8 mi	4m
Martin Luther King Drive	2.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 128.7 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary, IN and Centerville, IN.

Start on 10th Place

55 ft · 4 sec · 10th Place

Turn right onto Harrison Street

480 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Street

Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue

Turn right onto Madison Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Madison Street

Turn left onto West 15th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 15th Avenue

Continue on Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

2.5 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Turn left onto US 6 Business

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Ridge Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 65

129 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 865

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 465

13 mi · 14 min · I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 69; I 465

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 69; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 44 Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

143 ft · 2 sec

Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 70 East: Dayton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 70

47 mi · 51 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 137 Toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

Turn right onto SR 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · SR 1

Turn left onto US 40

8.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

36 ft · 1 sec · North Morton Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Morton Avenue

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 108.3 miles from Gary, IN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gary, 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 Gary, IN

This is one driving day of about 216.7 miles and 4h 8m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.3 mi from Gary, IN · 2h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

108 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 108.3 miles from 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 128.7 miles.

Arriving in Centerville, IN

The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.88 one way

$67.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.20	$74.39
premium	$4.89	$41.70	$83.40
diesel	$5.61	$47.84	$95.69

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: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65	0	$22.75	$10.40
Efficient EV	54.2	0	$18.96	$8.67
EV Truck/SUV	86.7	1	$30.34	$13.87

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 1 hour from now

Origin

Gary, IN

Late night in Gary on Wednesday

Local time

12:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, IN

Late night in Centerville on Wednesday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

12 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 8m 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 Gary, IN to Centerville, IN covers 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.3 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 $33.88 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.