Trip from Greene, IN to Gary, IN

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Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

191.5 mi

308 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

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 16m

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.

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Greene, IN

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city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greene, IN to Gary, IN covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 30, South Church Avenue, Indiana Toll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.94 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

95.8 miles from Greene, IN

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

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Drive Character

The drive from Greene, IN to Gary, IN covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 164.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 164.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

164.4 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Ches...

173.6 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Turn left toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road

173.9 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

189.8 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greene, IN to Gary, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.

Chesterton

164.4 mi in | ~3h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 30	88.8 mi	1h 56m
South Church Avenue	28.4 mi	32m
Indiana Toll Road	15.6 mi	17m
North Meridian Street	15.1 mi	17m
US 33	12.7 mi	16m
SR 67	7.3 mi	8m
Lafayette Street	5.6 mi	7m
South Como Road	1.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 30 — 88.8 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West 200 South

413 ft · 18 sec · West 200 South

Turn right onto South Como Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · South Como Road

Turn left onto SR 67

7.3 mi · 8 min · SR 67

Turn left onto US 27; SR 67

15 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street

Continue on US 27

28 mi · 32 min · South Church Avenue

Continue on US 27

4.7 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street

Continue on US 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 27

0.4 mi · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto US 27

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

Toward US 27 North

Turn left onto SR 930

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto SR 930

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 930

Toward SR 930 West

Merge onto SR 930

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Goshen Road

Continue on US 33

13 mi · 16 min · US 33

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 30

89 mi · 1 hr 56 min · US 30

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

9.2 mi · 13 min

Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

Turn left

394 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Continue on this road

411 ft · 10 sec · this road

Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 80; I 90

16 mi · 17 min · Indiana Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 53

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

Turn right onto 10th Place

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 10th Place

Arrive at destination

10th Place

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 95.8 miles from Greene, IN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 2h 2m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Greene, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Greene, IN

This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greene, 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.

The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 88.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.8 mi from Greene, IN · 2h 2m into the drive

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 95.8 miles from Greene, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gary, 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

$29.94 one way

$59.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$32.87	$65.74
premium	$4.89	$36.85	$73.70
diesel	$5.61	$42.28	$84.56

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Indiana Toll Road (15.6 mi) $1.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.4	$20.11	$9.19
Efficient EV	47.9	$16.76	$7.66
EV Truck/SUV	76.6	$26.81	$12.26

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 1 day ago

Origin

Greene, IN

Late night in Greene on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:12PM EDT until April 13 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 7:01PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Gary, IN

Night in Gary on Tuesday

Local time

11:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

20 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

4h 9m 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 Greene, IN to Gary, IN covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 30, South Church Avenue, Indiana Toll Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Greene, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.94 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.