Origin
Kingsford Heights, IN
Night in Kingsford Heights on Monday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsford Heights, 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 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsford Heights, IN
天玑 不器
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
Kingsford Heights to the City of Gary is 41.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via US 6 and Indiana Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on highways, but there's also time on surface roads. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to fit into a busy schedule, making it a convenient option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 21.6 mi | 30m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| SR 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Meadowbrook Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,703 veh/hr typical · worst 4,327
Quietest
2 AM
~554 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 28 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 Kingsford Heights, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on Meadowbrook Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 35
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 6; US 35
3
Turn slight right onto US 6; US 421
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6; US 421
4
Turn left onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
5
Enter roundabout onto US 6
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 6
6
Continue on US 6
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park
8
Merge onto SR 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 49
9
Turn left
394 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 14B
Toward SR 53: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto SR 53
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
18
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
19
Turn left
342 ft
·
25 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Kingsford Heights, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 24 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
9
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
5
40.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 12; US 20 / West 4th Avenue
Turn right onto US 12; US 20 / West 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Indiana Toll Road
(15.6 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
City of Gary, IN
Night in City of Gary on Monday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
59m 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?
About 55% of this drive is on highways, offering a good amount of time cruising at higher speeds. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 21.6 miles on US 6. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect to notice the increase in traffic and potential for more frequent stops as you get closer to the City of Gary.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kingsford Heights, IN to City of Gary, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Dunes State Park along the way.
Dunes State Park
22.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Kingsford Heights, IN
Full guide →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 59m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on US 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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 City of Gary, 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: at 24 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Gary, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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