Origin
Jasper, IN
Morning in Jasper on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, IN to Gary, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
264.5 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
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6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, IN
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Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jasper, IN to Gary, IN covers 264.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 6th Street, Newton Street, West Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.35 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
132.3 miles from Jasper, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 264.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 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 30m 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 Jasper, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th 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 |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on Court House Square
7 ft
·
3 sec
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Court House Square
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
171 ft
·
12 sec
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West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto Newton Street
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Newton Street
4
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West Broadway Street
5
Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi
·
22 min
·
South John F Kennedy Avenue
6
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
9
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
10
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 North: Chicago
12
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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US 52 West
14
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
15
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
17
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Borman Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Grant Street
19
Keep slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
21
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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West 15th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Boulevard
23
Turn right onto 10th Place
253 ft
·
11 sec
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10th Place
24
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 132.3 miles from Jasper, IN, or about 2h 15m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 15m 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 Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jasper, 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 Jasper, IN
This is one driving day of about 264.5 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasper, 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 132.3 mi from Jasper, IN · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 132.3 miles from Jasper, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$41.35 one way
$82.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.90 | $101.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.40 | $116.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.77 | $12.70 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.03 | $16.93 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Gary on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m 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 Jasper, IN to Gary, IN covers 264.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, Newton Street, West Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.3 miles from Jasper, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.35 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 30m 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 Jasper, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jasper, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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