Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
103.7 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN covers 103.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East County Line Road, County Road 40, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.21 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.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 103.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East County Line Road 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 Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East County Line Road | — | — |
| County Road 40 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| US 20 | — | — |
| Toledo Road | — | — |
| Goshen Avenue | — | — |
| East Jackson Boulevard | — | — |
| Johnson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East County Line Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto County Road 40
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 40
4
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
6
Turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left
9.8 mi
·
14 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Old US 20, Elkhart
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
2 min
·
Goshen Avenue
11
Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Jackson Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
13
Turn left onto East Bristol Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Bristol Street
14
Turn right onto Cassopolis Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cassopolis Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
16
Continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
18
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
19
Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 53: Broadway
20
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Street
23
Turn right onto 10th Place
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Place
24
Arrive at your 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 51.9 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 58m 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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stony Creek, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Stony Creek, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Stony Creek, 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
$16.21 one way
$32.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.96 | $39.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 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 | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
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.
Destination
Gary, IN
Afternoon in Gary on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
4 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 56m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN covers 103.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East County Line Road, County Road 40, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $16.21 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 Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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