Origin
Jasonville, IN
Afternoon in Jasonville on Tuesday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
192.6 mi
310 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
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6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasonville, IN
Jacob Sierra
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
The drive from Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 192.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, South Forest Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.11 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
96.3 miles from Jasonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 192.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 59 / Gibson Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 59 / Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.2 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SR 59 / Gibson Street
Turn left onto SR 59 / Gibson Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
53.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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SR 59; SR 236
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
Navigation decision point
5
106.3 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
192.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 83.7 mi | 1h 32m |
| South Forest Avenue | 24.1 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| SR 47 | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| South Washington Street | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Gibson Street | 11.4 mi | 20m |
| Base Line Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| South River Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasonville, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 59
11 mi
·
20 min
·
Gibson Street
3
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 59; SR 246
4
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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West 8th Street
5
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on SR 59
24 mi
·
36 min
·
South Forest Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 59; SR 236
8
Turn left onto SR 59
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 59
9
Turn left onto SR 59
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cross Street
10
Turn right onto SR 47
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 47
11
Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Washington Street
12
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holden Street
13
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
15
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
16
Continue on US 231
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Base Line Road
17
Turn right onto South River Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South River Road
18
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
South River Road
19
Continue on South River Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South River Road
20
Continue on N River Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
N River Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
22
Merge onto I 65
84 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 12; US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
24
Continue on US 12; US 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
25
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
26
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
27
Turn left
342 ft
·
25 sec
28
Arrive at 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 96.3 miles from Jasonville, IN, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 2h 27m 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 41m
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 Jasonville, 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 Jasonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 192.6 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasonville, 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 I 65 for about 83.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Jasonville, IN · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Jasonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.
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
$30.11 one way
$60.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.06 | $74.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
City of Gary, IN
Morning in City of Gary on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
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
11 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 22m 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 Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 192.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, South Forest Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.3 miles from Jasonville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.11 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 22m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 59 / Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.2 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jasonville, IN to City of Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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