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Trip from Schererville, IN to Gary, IN

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in northwest Indiana, USA

Schererville, IN

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city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Trip Overview

This 14.4-mile drive from Schererville, IN to Gary, IN is a quick trip that will take about 26 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Lincoln Highway, Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $2. Given its brevity and local road profile, this route is best suited for a quick local excursion rather than an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward connection within the Midwest region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.2 miles from Schererville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along West Lincoln Highway. This road profile means you'll be navigating through varied local environments, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you make your way across town. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than a long, sweeping vista.

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 Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Austin Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 6 Business / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Austin Avenue

Turn left onto Austin Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 30 / West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto US 30 / West Lincoln Highway

Navigation decision point

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 6 Business / West Ridge Road

Turn right onto US 6 Business / West Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | West 15th Avenue

Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
14 mi into trip | ~25m in | Harrison Boulevard

Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Lincoln Highway 3.4 mi 5m
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street 2.6 mi 5m
Taft Street 2.5 mi 4m
Joliet Street 0.5 mi <1m
West 15th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
West 77th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West 81st Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Lincoln Highway — 3.4 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schererville, IN and Gary, IN.

1

Start on Anna Street

32 ft · 6 sec · Anna Street
2

Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
3

Turn left onto Austin Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Austin Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 30

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway
5

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Joliet Street
6

Continue on US 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Highway
7

Continue on US 30

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West 81st Avenue
8

Turn left onto SR 55

2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street
9

Continue on SR 55

2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
10

Continue on SR 55

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Cleveland Street
11

Turn right onto US 6 Business

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
12

Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

2.7 mi · 4 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

254 ft · 11 sec · 10th Place
16

Arrive at destination

10th Place

Trip Plan

Since this route is only 14.4 miles and takes around 26 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid potential local traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, refueling isn't a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay close attention to local signage, especially when navigating the numerous turns. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 3.4 miles on West Lincoln Highway, so be ready to adjust your route accordingly.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Schererville, IN, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 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 14.4 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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 Schererville, 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 Schererville, IN

This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Schererville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Lincoln Highway for about 3.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from Schererville, IN · 12m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

7 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Schererville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $20 near mile 14.4
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.47 $4.94
premium $4.89 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Schererville, IN

Night in Schererville on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gary, IN

Night in Gary on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

26m 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 Schererville, IN to Gary, IN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lincoln Highway, Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Schererville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 6 Business / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Schererville, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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