Origin
Gary, IN
Morning in Gary on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gary, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN
Christina & Peter
Trip Overview
The drive from Gary, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN covers 20.1 miles and takes about 36m 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 $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gary, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is easy. At 36m 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
109th Avenue
12
Continue on 109th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
109th Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto East 109th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 109th Avenue
18
Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East 109th Avenue
19
Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lake Shore Drive
20
Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sunnyslope Drive
21
Turn right onto Shoreline Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shoreline Road
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Happy Valley Road
23
Turn left onto Deer Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Deer Valley Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN
Morning in Lakes of the Four Seasons on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 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
36m 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN covers 20.1 miles and takes about 36m 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 10.1 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 $3.14 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is easy. At 36m 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gary, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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