Origin
Haubstadt, IN
Night in Haubstadt on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haubstadt, IN to City of Gary, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
258.9 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haubstadt, IN
Sergej
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
Haubstadt, IN to City of Gary, IN is 258.9 miles and takes about 5h 31m via US 41, SR 63, and I 65, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its primarily highway nature and manageable duration, this route is a solid choice for a single-day trip. You'll likely find it a straightforward drive with minimal fuss. Plan for this to be a practical, no-frills transit between these two Indiana points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.5 miles from Haubstadt, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 140.4 mi | 2h 58m |
| SR 63 | 63.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 65 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| State Road 14 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| County Road 975 | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 140.4 mi, about 2h 58m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,963 veh/hr typical · worst 2,344
Quietest
1 AM
~264 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 55 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haubstadt, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on County Road 25 West
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 25 West
3
Turn right onto County Road 975
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 975
4
Turn left onto US 41
35 mi
·
41 min
·
US 41
5
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
58 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 63
63 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
SR 63
Toward Chicago
7
Continue on US 41
47 mi
·
59 min
·
US 41
8
Turn right onto SR 14
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Road 14
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 65
41 mi
·
46 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 12; US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
12
Continue on US 12; US 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
14
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
15
Turn left
342 ft
·
25 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5h 31m drive, leaving early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $41, ensure your tank is full before departing Haubstadt. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan it strategically for a break or to refuel if needed, especially before tackling the longest stretch on US 41. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but staying on schedule is easy given the limited driving time.
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 129.5 miles from Haubstadt, IN, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 57 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
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 Haubstadt, 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 Haubstadt, IN
This is one driving day of about 258.9 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Haubstadt, 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 US 41 for about 140.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Haubstadt, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 258.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
County Road 975
Turn right onto County Road 975
Navigation decision point
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
4
205.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
|
SR 14 / State Road 14
Turn right onto SR 14 / State Road 14
Navigation decision point
5
215.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
258.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.14 one way
$80.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
City of Gary, IN
Night in City of Gary on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
5h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 95% of the 258.9 miles on interstates or major highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 140.4 miles on US 41 before transitioning to other routes. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway system for the vast majority of your travel. The profile is mostly highway, meaning you'll spend very little time on surface streets.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.4 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near County Road 975.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 975): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
783 ft
462 ft
Total Climb
453 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
783 ft
~166.8 mi in
Elevation Range
320 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haubstadt, IN to City of Gary, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
94.6 mi in
|
~2h 5m
|
via SR 63
About the Cities
Starting in Haubstadt, IN
Full guide →Founded 1885
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 258.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.4 miles on US 41. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 975): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles (SR 14 / State Road 14): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Gary, IN before the return drive.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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