Origin
Gary, IN
Night in Gary on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gary, IN
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Kosciusko County, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Morthland Drive, Indiana Toll Road, SR 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on East Morthland Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.27 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.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 91.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Morthland Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Harrison Boulevard
Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue
Turn right onto US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge onto I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Valparaiso along the way.
Valparaiso
17.3 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Morthland Drive | 56.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| SR 49 | 9 mi | 12m |
| West Old Road 30 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| West Lake Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Lake Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Morthland Drive
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary, IN and Kosciusko County, IN.
1
Start on 10th Place
254 ft
·
15 sec
·
10th Place
2
Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Harrison Boulevard
3
Continue on Harrison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 53
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 90 East
7
Merge onto I 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 49
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 49
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Plymouth
11
Merge onto US 30; SR 2
57 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
East Morthland Drive
12
Turn right onto North 750 West
385 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 750 West
13
Turn left onto West Old Road 30
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Old Road 30
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn straight onto West Old Road 30
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Old Road 30
16
Enter roundabout onto West Old Road 30
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Old Road 30
17
Continue on West Old Road 30
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Old Road 30
18
Continue on West Lake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Street
19
Enter roundabout onto North Lake Street
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Lake Street
20
Continue on North Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Lake Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Lake Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from Gary, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kosciusko County, 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 91.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Gary, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Morthland Drive for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.6 mi from Gary, IN · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kosciusko County, IN
The final approach into Kosciusko County, 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 Kosciusko County, 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
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Indiana Toll Road
(15.5 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Kosciusko County, IN
Night in Kosciusko County on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
5 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
2h 3m 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 Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Morthland Drive, Indiana Toll Road, SR 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.6 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 $14.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Gary, IN to Kosciusko County, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Valparaiso along the way.
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