Origin
Rising Sun, IN
Afternoon in Rising Sun on Monday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
258 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
The drive from Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North High Street, Decatur Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.19 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
129 miles from Rising Sun, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 258 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 17m 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 Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decatur Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Judiciary Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Importing Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunnyside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto North High Street
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North High Street
4
Continue on Decatur Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Decatur Street
5
Continue on Water Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Water Street
6
Turn right onto Judiciary Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Judiciary Street
7
Continue on Importing Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Importing Street
8
Turn right onto Green Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunnyside Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn left
10 mi
·
17 min
11
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 74 West: Indianapolis
13
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
14
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
15
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
18
Continue on Cruse Street
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cruse Street
19
Turn right onto East Market Street
364 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
20
Turn left onto Dickson Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dickson Street
21
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Ohio Street
22
Turn right onto Dickson Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dickson Street
23
Turn left onto East New York Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East New York Street
24
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pine Street
25
Take the ramp straight
125 ft
·
3 sec
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 65 North: Chicago
27
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
35 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
29
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
30
Merge slight left
120 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
31
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
32
Continue on East 4th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
33
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
34
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
35
Turn left
341 ft
·
25 sec
36
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 129 miles from Rising Sun, IN, or about 2h 8m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
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 Rising Sun, 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.
+
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 Rising Sun, IN
This is one driving day of about 258 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rising Sun, 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 129 mi from Rising Sun, IN · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 129 miles from Rising Sun, 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
$39.19 one way
$78.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $48.71 | $97.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.32 | $114.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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
City of Gary, IN
Afternoon in City of Gary on Monday
Local time
12:33 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
36 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 17m 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 Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North High Street, Decatur Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129 miles from Rising Sun, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.19 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 17m 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 Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rising Sun, IN to City of Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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