Origin
Monticello, IN
Morning in Monticello on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, 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
1h 27m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, IN
Giuseppe Di Maria
Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Washington Street, North Railroad Street West, West Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Washington 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Washington Street | — | — |
| North Railroad Street West | — | — |
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| West 100 North | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| Borman Expressway | — | — |
| Grant Street | — | — |
| Richard G | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on North Railroad Street East
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Railroad Street East
2
Turn left onto West Washington Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn left onto North Railroad Street West
436 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Railroad Street West
4
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
West Broadway Street
5
Turn straight onto West 100 North
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 100 North
6
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
9
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Borman Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Grant Street
11
Keep slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
13
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 10th Place
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Place
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Monticello, IN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Monticello, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Gary, IN
Late night in Gary on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 27m 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 Monticello, IN to Gary, IN covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Washington Street, North Railroad Street West, West Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Monticello, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.76 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.
The drive from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monticello, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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