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Trip from Gary, IN to Greene, IN

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Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

192 mi

309 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Downtown Greene, IN, IN

Greene, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gary, IN to Greene, IN covers 192 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 Harrison Boulevard, Harrison Street, West 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.02 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

96 miles from Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 192 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.
Harrison Boulevard 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

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gary, IN to Greene, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harrison Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Harrison Street Unavailable Refreshing
West 5th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Broadway Unavailable Refreshing
I 90 East Unavailable Refreshing
Indiana Toll Road Unavailable Refreshing
SR 49 Unavailable Refreshing
US 30 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Harrison Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 10th Place

253 ft · 16 sec · 10th Place
2

Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard
3

Continue on Harrison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
4

Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
5

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Broadway
6

Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 90 East
7

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

16 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
8

Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
9

Turn right

9.0 mi · 12 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 30 East: Plymouth
11

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

102 mi · 2 hr 12 min · East Morthland Drive
12

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 31 sec
13

Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
14

Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
15

Continue on North Clinton Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
16

Continue on N Clinton Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
17

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

31 mi · 36 min · Lafayette Street
18

Continue on South Harrison Street

15 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street
19

Turn right onto West Votaw Street

7.3 mi · 8 min · West Votaw Street
20

Turn right onto South Como Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · South Como Road
21

Turn left onto West 200 South

413 ft · 18 sec · West 200 South
22

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 96 miles from Gary, IN, or about 2h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greene, 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 192 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96 mi from Gary, IN · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

96 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96 miles from Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greene, IN

The final approach into Greene, 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 Greene, 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

$30.02 one way

$60.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.96 $65.91
premium $4.89 $36.95 $73.90
diesel $5.61 $42.39 $84.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.6 0 $20.16 $9.22
Efficient EV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68
EV Truck/SUV 76.8 0 $26.88 $12.29

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

11:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greene, IN

Late night in Greene on Wednesday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

32 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 Greene, IN covers 192 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 Harrison Boulevard, Harrison Street, West 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $30.02 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gary, IN to Greene, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gary, IN to Greene, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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