Origin
City of Gary, IN
Night in City of Gary on Saturday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Fairview Park, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
150.1 mi
242 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
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
Fairview Park, IN
Arlind D
Trip Overview
This 150.1-mile drive from Gary, Indiana, to Fairview Park, Indiana, is a straightforward 3-hour and 7-minute journey through the Midwest. Designed as a single-day trip, it’s a practical option if you're looking for a manageable drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it’s an economical choice for a road trip. The route primarily utilizes major roads, making it a focused highway experience. You'll be covering a good portion of ground, so planning for a single day is realistic and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 49.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 41 | 47.1 mi | 59m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| State Road 14 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Madison Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 49.8 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Fairview Park, IN.
1
Start on this road
342 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn right onto I 65
41 mi
·
46 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 220
Toward SR 14: Winamac
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 14
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Road 14
8
Turn left onto US 41
26 mi
·
32 min
·
US 41
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 41
10
Continue on SR 63
50 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
SR 63
11
Arrive at destination
SR 63
Trip Plan
Given this is a 150.1-mile drive that takes just over 3 hours, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You could comfortably leave in the morning and arrive by midday. There's only one recommended stop, so plan to fuel up before you depart or shortly after leaving Gary to ensure you have enough gas for the longest stretch of 49.8 miles on SR 63. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can depart at your convenience, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good idea on any highway-focused trip.
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 75 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview Park, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Gary, 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 City of Gary, IN
This is one driving day of about 150.1 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from City of Gary, 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.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue
Turn right onto US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Winamac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 220
Toward SR 14: Winamac
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.47 one way
$46.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.61 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Fairview Park, IN
Late night in Fairview Park on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
3h 7m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$20
near mile 5.2
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of open highway, including one notable segment of 49.8 miles on SR 63. While primarily highway, the inclusion of US 41 and Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway means you'll navigate a mix of primary state and federal routes. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, with the character of the drive remaining relatively uniform as you progress through Indiana.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.8 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Fairview Park, IN is easy. At 3h 7m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
808 ft
516 ft
Total Climb
467 ft
Total Descent
555 ft
Highest Point
808 ft
~85.8 mi in
Elevation Range
293 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 150.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.8 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fairview Park, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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