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Trip from Scott, IN to Gary, IN

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

102.9 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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Scott, IN

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city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scott, IN to Gary, IN covers 102.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, State Road 120, SR 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

51.5 miles from Scott, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 102.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 120 / State Road 120.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 120 / State Road 120

At end of road, turn right onto SR 120 / State Road 120

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 13

Turn right onto SR 13

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
5
101.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | US 12; US 20 / West 4th Avenue

Turn right onto US 12; US 20 / West 4th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indiana Toll Road 91.8 mi 1h 39m
State Road 120 6.5 mi 9m
SR 13 1.7 mi 2m
Madison Street 0.7 mi 2m
North 675 West 0.5 mi 1m
West 4th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
10th Place 0.2 mi <1m
Broadway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Indiana Toll Road — 91.8 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

150 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right

135 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn left onto North 675 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 675 West
4

At end of road, turn right onto SR 120

6.5 mi · 9 min · State Road 120
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto SR 13

1.7 mi · 2 min · SR 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
8

Merge onto I 80; I 90

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto SR 53

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Broadway
11

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
12

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
13

Turn right onto 10th Place

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 10th Place
14

Arrive at destination

10th Place

Trip Plan

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 51.5 miles from Scott, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

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 Scott, 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 Scott, IN

This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scott, 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 Indiana Toll Road for about 91.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.5 mi from Scott, IN · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Scott, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 near mile 88.7
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

$16.09 one way

$32.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.66 $35.33
premium $4.89 $19.80 $39.60
diesel $5.61 $22.72 $45.44

Estimated Tolls: $6.43

Indiana Toll Road (91.8 mi) $6.43

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Scott, IN

Evening in Scott on Tuesday

Local time

8:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gary, IN

Evening in Gary on Tuesday

Local time

7:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

26 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

1h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scott, IN to Gary, IN covers 102.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, State Road 120, SR 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Scott, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scott, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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