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Trip from Stony Creek, IN to City of Gary, IN

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

107.6 mi

173 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 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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Downtown City of Gary, IN, IN

City of Gary, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stony Creek, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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, US 20, SR 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.8 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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

53.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 107.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 76.8 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 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | East County Line Road; South 1200 West

Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

Navigation decision point

5
20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Old US 20, Elkhart

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Old US 20, Elkhart
7
29 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
5
29.2 mi into trip | ~48m 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
106.1 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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 Along This Route

Between Stony Creek, IN and City of Gary, IN, road signs point toward Old Us 20 and Elkhart.

Old Us 20

20.7 mi in | ~34m

Elkhart

20.7 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indiana Toll Road 76.8 mi 1h 23m
US 20 9.8 mi 14m
SR 13 5 mi 7m
South Main Street 3.5 mi 5m
Toledo Road 2.5 mi 3m
Cassopolis Street 2.2 mi 3m
County Road 40 2 mi 4m
Goshen Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Indiana Toll Road — 76.8 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and City of Gary, IN.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3

Turn left onto CR 40

2.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 40
4

Turn right onto SR 13

4.5 mi · 6 min · SR 13
5

Turn left onto SR 13

0.5 mi · 48 sec · SR 13
6

Turn right onto SR 13

3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
7

Turn left onto US 20

9.8 mi · 14 min · US 20
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Old US 20, Elkhart
9

Continue on Toledo Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Toledo Road
10

Turn right onto Goshen Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Goshen Avenue
11

Continue on East Jackson Boulevard

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Jackson Boulevard
12

Turn right onto CR 9

0.9 mi · 1 min · Johnson Street
13

Turn left onto CR 10

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Bristol Street
14

Turn right onto SR 19

2.2 mi · 3 min · Cassopolis Street
15

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
16

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
18

Merge onto I 80; I 90

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto SR 53

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Broadway
21

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
22

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
23

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue
24

Turn left

342 ft · 25 sec
25

Arrive at destination

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 53.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.8 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 52m

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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stony Creek, 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 76.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.8 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 1h 14m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

54 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 53.8 miles from Stony Creek, 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 76.8 miles.

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.

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 92.7
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

$16.34 one way

$32.69 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $18.02 $36.03
premium $4.80 $20.31 $40.63
diesel $5.64 $23.90 $47.81

Estimated Tolls: $5.38

Indiana Toll Road (76.8 mi) $5.38

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

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.06 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Stony Creek, IN

Afternoon in Stony Creek on Monday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Gary, IN

Afternoon in City of Gary on Monday

Local time

12:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 38% chance 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

5 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

2h 15m 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 Stony Creek, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, US 20, SR 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 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 2h 15m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stony Creek, IN and City of Gary, IN, road signs point toward Old Us 20 and Elkhart.

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