Origin
Gary, IN
Evening in Gary on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gary, IN to Pike, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
119.1 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Pike, IN
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Gary, Indiana to Pike, Indiana? This 119.1-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Martin Luther King Drive, and IN-47, with a relatively low highway share of just 2%. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this drive is budget-friendly for a single day's excursion. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels. Consider this a straightforward option for a quick getaway or transit within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a straight highway. While there's a high quotient of local roads, you'll experience one substantial stretch of 111.9 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. With a highway share of only 2%, expect a more engaged driving experience with varied road conditions and speeds. The character of the route will likely shift as you move through different local areas, requiring your attention to navigation and surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 111.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gary, IN to Pike, IN is easy. At 2h 16m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 11th Avenue
Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 47: Sheridan, Thorntown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 146
Toward SR 47: Sheridan, Thorntown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 111.9 mi | 2h 1m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| IN-47 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 15th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 11th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary, IN and Pike, IN.
1
Start on 10th Place
55 ft
·
4 sec
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10th Place
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
480 ft
·
28 sec
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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
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Central Avenue
7
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Martin Luther King Drive
8
Turn left onto US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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East Ridge Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 146
Toward SR 47: Sheridan, Thorntown
12
Turn left onto SR 47
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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IN-47
13
Turn right onto SR 39
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
SR 39
14
Arrive at destination
SR 39
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 16-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to refuel before you leave Gary, IN, as the $19 fuel cost suggests a moderate consumption. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially as you transition between Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Martin Luther King Drive, and IN-47, to ensure you stay on track for your destination in Pike, IN. The turn-heavy nature of the drive means paying close attention to road signs and your GPS.
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 59.6 miles from Gary, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pike, 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 119.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Gary, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.6 mi from Gary, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 miles.
Arriving in Pike, IN
The final approach into Pike, 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 Pike, 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
$18.62 one way
$37.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.51 | $5.72 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Pike, IN
Evening in Pike on Wednesday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Shelby, IN
60 mi in
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
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
2h 16m 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 Pike, IN covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Martin Luther King Drive, IN-47. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 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 $18.62 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.
The drive from Gary, IN to Pike, IN is easy. At 2h 16m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gary, IN to Pike, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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