Origin
Long Beach, IN
Late night in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, 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
50m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, IN to Gary, IN covers 32.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Gary-Michigan City Highway, Indiana Toll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Long Beach, IN to Gary, IN covers 32.7 miles and takes about 50m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 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 early in the drive near Somerset Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Somerset Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll...
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West,...
7
31 mi into trip
|
~45m 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.
Between Long Beach, IN and Gary, IN, road signs point toward Chicago Skyway, Chicago Skyway West and Indiana Toll Road West.
Chicago Skyway
24.6 mi in
|
~37m
Chicago Skyway West
24.9 mi in
|
~38m
Indiana Toll Road West
24.9 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Gary-Michigan City Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| US-12 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Dunes Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 9.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Claremont Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Somerset Road
3
Continue on Somerset Road
209 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Road
4
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oriole Trail
5
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avondale Drive
6
Continue on North Karwick Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Karwick Road
7
Turn right onto US 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US-12
8
Continue on US 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
9
Continue on US 12
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Michigan Boulevard
10
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Michigan Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
12
Continue on US 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US-12
13
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US-12
14
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dunes Highway
15
Turn left onto SR 520
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gary-Michigan City Highway
17
Turn left onto North Tremont Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Tremont Road
18
Continue on County Road 100 East
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Road 100 East
19
Turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 49
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
21
Merge onto I 94
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 90
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 14B
Toward SR 53: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto SR 53
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
28
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
29
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Street
30
Turn right onto 10th Place
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Place
31
Arrive at destination
10th Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Long Beach, IN · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Long Beach, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gary, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gary, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Indiana Toll Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Gary on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
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
3 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
50m 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 Long Beach, IN to Gary, IN covers 32.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Gary-Michigan City Highway, Indiana Toll Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Long Beach, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Long Beach, IN and Gary, IN, road signs point toward Chicago Skyway, Chicago Skyway West and Indiana Toll Road West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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