Origin
Griffith, IN
Evening in Griffith on Friday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griffith, IN to Gary, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griffith, IN
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Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
Griffith, IN to Gary, IN is 8.7 miles and takes about 17m via Borman Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Indiana, making it a straightforward local drive. It’s a quick trip that’s perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without committing to a long journey. Consider this a very manageable drive that won't eat up much of your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with about 21% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local streets and expressway sections, including the Borman Expressway and Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard. The longest stretch without a significant turn is about 1.8 miles on the Borman Expressway. Expect a varied driving experience, shifting from quicker highway segments to more frequent turns as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Borman Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Wood Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (North Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Burr Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Wood Street
Turn left onto North Wood Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Elm Street
Turn right onto East Elm Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Burr Street
Turn left onto Burr Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Grant Street
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Borman Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Colfax Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Burr Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Ridge Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 15th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Borman Expressway
— 1.8 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffith, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on East Miller Street
232 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Miller Street
2
Turn left onto North Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Wood Street
3
Turn right onto East Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Elm Street
4
Turn left onto North Colfax Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Colfax Street
5
Turn right onto US 6 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
6
Turn left onto Burr Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Burr Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Borman Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 9
Toward Grant Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
12
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Boulevard
14
Turn right onto 10th Place
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Place
15
Arrive at destination
10th Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Gary, IN
Evening in Gary on Friday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
17m 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 Griffith, IN to Gary, IN covers 8.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Borman Expressway, Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard, North Colfax Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Griffith, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 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 8.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (North Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Burr Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Griffith, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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