Origin
Gary, IN
Morning in Gary on Thursday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
163.3 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
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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Fortville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m 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 $25.53 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.7 miles from Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 163.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 163.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| West 11th Avenue | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| West 15th Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| East Ridge Road | — | — |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harrison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary, IN and Fortville, 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 right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
12
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15
Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Binford Boulevard
16
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward 96th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
96th Street
18
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn straight onto East 96th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 96th Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 96th Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 96th Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 96th Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 96th Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 96th Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 96th Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
233 ft
·
14 sec
·
Fall Creek Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Creek Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fall Creek Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Creek Road
30
Continue on East 96th Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 96th Street
31
Continue on West 1000 N
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 1000 N
32
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway Street
33
Turn left onto South Main Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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 81.7 miles from Gary, IN, or about 1h 36m 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.7 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fortville, 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 163.3 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 81.7 mi from Gary, IN · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fortville, IN
The final approach into Fortville, 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 Fortville, 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
$25.53 one way
$51.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.03 | $56.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.43 | $62.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.05 | $72.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.15 | $7.84 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Fortville, IN
Morning in Fortville on Thursday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mulberry, IN
82 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
12 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
3h 13m 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 Fortville, IN covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m 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 81.7 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 $25.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gary, IN to Fortville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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