Origin
Georgetown, IN
Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, IN
Keke Cheng
Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, Cleveland Road, Dixie Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.3 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 67 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 61.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Cypress Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Cypress Circle
Turn right onto South Cypress Circle
Navigation decision point
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
7
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 53: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward SR 53: Broadway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 61.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10th Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Camellia Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Cypress Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on this road
339 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
259 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn left
148 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on East Cypress Circle
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Cypress Circle
5
Turn right onto South Cypress Circle
213 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Cypress Circle
6
Turn left onto Camellia Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Camellia Drive
7
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
8
Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Way
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 80; I 90
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 14B
Toward SR 53: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 53
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
14
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Street
16
Turn right onto 10th Place
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Place
17
Arrive at destination
10th Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Georgetown, IN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Georgetown, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.
Arriving in Gary, IN
The final approach into Gary, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.29
Indiana Toll Road
(61.3 mi)
$4.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Gary, IN
Afternoon in Gary on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Smith, IN
34 mi in
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
1h 21m 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 Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, Cleveland Road, Dixie Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Georgetown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Cypress Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Georgetown, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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