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Trip from Gary, IN to Gulivoire 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

1h 24m

Distance

64.6 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Downtown Gulivoire Park, IN, IN

Gulivoire Park, IN

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Trip Overview

Gary, IN to Gulivoire Park, IN is 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m via I 94 and SR 2, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Indiana, making it a convenient local excursion. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, so expect a straightforward journey. With a drive time under 1.5 hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, offering a quick escape without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 23.6 mi 25m
SR 2 12.5 mi 16m
US 20 11.7 mi 16m
Indiana Toll Road 5.4 mi 5m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway 5.4 mi 6m
US 31 1 mi 1m
West 5th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Harrison Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 23.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 10th Place

254 ft · 15 sec · 10th Place
2

Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Harrison Boulevard
3

Continue on Harrison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
4

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
5

Turn left onto SR 53

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Broadway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 90 East
7

Merge onto I 90

5.4 mi · 5 min · Indiana Toll Road
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
10

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · this road
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 94

24 mi · 25 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
14

Merge onto US 20

12 mi · 16 min · US 20
15

Continue on SR 2

12 mi · 16 min · SR 2
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
17

Merge onto US 20; US 31

5.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
18

Take the exit onto US 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 31
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Kern Road
20

Keep slight left at fork

301 ft · 11 sec
21

Turn left onto Kern Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Kern Road
22

Turn left onto Old US 31 South

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Old US 31 South
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Pulling Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pulling Street
24

Turn left onto Fellows Street

149 ft · 5 sec · Fellows Street
25

Arrive at destination

Fellows Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Davis, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Davis, IN

32 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

Portage, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harrison Boulevard

Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90 East
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
7
7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.10 one way

$20.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.09 $22.18
premium $4.89 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.61 $14.26 $28.53

Estimated Tolls: $0.38

Indiana Toll Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$0

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.65 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gary, IN

Afternoon in Gary on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gulivoire Park, IN

Evening in Gulivoire Park on Sunday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Davis, IN

32 mi in

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

4 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 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major highways like I 94 and SR 2. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.6 miles on I 94, offering a consistent, uninterrupted driving experience. The profile suggests a steady pace for most of the journey, minimizing frequent stops or complex navigation. Expect a direct and efficient travel path, characteristic of routes heavily reliant on interstates and well-maintained state roads.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and SR 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Boulevard.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (Harrison Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Gary, IN and Gulivoire Park, IN, road signs point toward Lake Station, Bend and Plymouth.

Lake Station

7.2 mi in | ~10m

Bend

32 mi in | ~38m

Plymouth

56.6 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gulivoire Park, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulivoire Park, IN before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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