Origin
Huntingburg, IN
Afternoon in Huntingburg on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
273.2 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntingburg, IN
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City of Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 273.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 6th Street, North Main Street, Newton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.50 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
136.6 miles from Huntingburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 273.2 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.
East 6th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South John F Kennedy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 52 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingburg, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on the route
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East 6th Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto Newton Street
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Newton Street
5
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Broadway Street
6
Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi
·
22 min
·
South John F Kennedy Avenue
7
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
10
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
11
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 North: Chicago
13
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
15
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Merge slight left
120 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
17
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
18
Continue on East 4th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
19
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
20
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
21
Turn left
341 ft
·
25 sec
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 136.6 miles from Huntingburg, IN, or about 2h 21m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntingburg, 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 Huntingburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 273.2 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntingburg, 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 136.6 mi from Huntingburg, IN · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Huntingburg, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Gary, IN
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$41.50 one way
$82.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.74 | $91.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $51.57 | $103.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.70 | $121.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.25 | $17.48 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
City of Gary, IN
Afternoon in City of Gary on Monday
Local time
12:34 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
15 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 42m 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 Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 273.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 6th Street, North Main Street, Newton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.6 miles from Huntingburg, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.50 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntingburg, IN to City of Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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