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Trip from Gary, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

215.2 mi

346 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

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

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city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Downtown Country Squire Lakes, IN, IN

Country Squire Lakes, IN

Stefan Camps

Trip Overview

The drive from Gary, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN covers 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m 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, I 65, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.64 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

107.6 miles from Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Gary, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN covers 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 11th Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 215.2 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 0.1 miles (West 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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 11th Avenue

Turn left onto West 11th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
152.5 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
194.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

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

Exit 68 Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

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 Country Squire Lakes, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.

Nashville

194.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Bloomington

194.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 128.7 mi 2h 19m
I 65 60.9 mi 1h 12m
SR 7 12.4 mi 18m
State Street 3.9 mi 5m
Jonathan Moore Pike 2.7 mi 5m
Martin Luther King Drive 2.5 mi 4m
Country Manor Street 1.4 mi 5m
West 15th Avenue 1 mi 1m
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 Country Squire Lakes, IN.

1

Start on 10th Place

55 ft · 4 sec · 10th Place
2

Turn right onto Harrison Street

480 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 · 47 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 · 21 sec · Central Avenue
7

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

2.5 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Drive
8

Turn left onto US 6 Business

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Ridge Road
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
10

Merge onto I 65

129 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65
Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

42 mi · 47 min · I 65
Use the slight left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 68 Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
16

Merge onto SR 46

2.7 mi · 5 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
17

Continue on SR 46

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
18

Continue on SR 7

12 mi · 18 min · SR 7
19

Turn right onto Squire Lakes Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Squire Lakes Drive
20

At end of road, turn right onto Country Manor Street

1.4 mi · 5 min · Country Manor Street
21

Arrive at destination

Country Manor Street

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 107.6 miles from Gary, IN, or about 2h 1m 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 107.6 miles or 2h 1m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Squire Lakes, 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 215.2 miles and 4h 18m.

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 107.6 mi from Gary, IN · 2h 1m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

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 107.6 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 Country Squire Lakes, IN

The final approach into Country Squire Lakes, 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 Country Squire Lakes, 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

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $20
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

$33.64 one way

$67.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.94 $73.88
premium $4.89 $41.41 $82.83
diesel $5.61 $47.51 $95.03

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

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, IN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Merrillville, IN

Tesla

22 DCFC

The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 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

Zionsville, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger

Speedway, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

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

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.6 0 $22.60 $10.33
Efficient EV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61
EV Truck/SUV 86.1 1 $30.13 $13.77

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Gary, IN

Night in Gary on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Country Squire Lakes, IN

Night in Country Squire Lakes on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

37 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 18m 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 Country Squire Lakes, IN covers 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 65, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.6 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 $33.64 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 215.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gary, IN and Country Squire Lakes, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.

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