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Trip from Mulberry, IN to Gary, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

102.3 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

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Mulberry, IN

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city in Lake County, State of Indiana, United States

Gary, IN

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Trip Overview

This 102.3-mile drive from Mulberry, Indiana, to Gary, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. Primarily utilizing I-65 and the Borman Expressway, this trip is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 90% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Midwest. The route offers a straightforward path, making it ideal for those seeking efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing. You'll find it easy to navigate and complete within a few hours, leaving plenty of time for your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.2 miles from Mulberry, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 89.8 mi 1h 38m
State Road 38 4.9 mi 8m
Borman Expressway 1.4 mi 1m
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
East Jackson Street 0.7 mi 1m
Walnut Street 0.6 mi 1m
West 15th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
SR 38 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 89.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

9 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

36 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

66 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street
5

Continue on SR 38

4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38
6

Continue on SR 38

0.6 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
7

Continue on SR 38

0.4 mi · 51 sec · SR 38
8

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
9

Merge onto I 65

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · Borman Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 9 Toward Grant Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

336 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
14

Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
15

Turn right onto West 15th Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
16

Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
17

Turn right onto 10th Place

254 ft · 11 sec · 10th Place
18

Arrive at destination

10th Place

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize your time at your destination, keeping in mind the $16 fuel cost. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can choose to push through the 102.3 miles or make personal stops as needed. Given the longest stretch is nearly 90 miles on I-65, ensure you have sufficient fuel before beginning this segment. Pay attention to traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Gary area.

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 51.2 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.8 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 23 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN

This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mulberry, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 89.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Roselawn, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roselawn, IN

51 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

Battle Ground, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rensselaer, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Mulberry, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 17min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192132044

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TC's Restaurant & Tavern

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Ground, Indiana

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 17min to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.3 mi

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.3 mi

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192132044

Visit website

TC's Restaurant & Tavern

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Battle Ground, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17655672838

Visit website

T's Pizza & Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hobart, Indiana

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+12199422424

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Merrillville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12195001370

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12196629165

Visit website

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12193108078

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.2 — 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

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

8
97 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

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 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
7
99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward Grant Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward Grant Street
6
100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.99 one way

$31.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.56 $35.12
premium $4.89 $19.69 $39.37
diesel $5.61 $22.59 $45.17

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: 35.8 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 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Mulberry, IN

Morning in Mulberry on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gary, IN

Morning in Gary on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

8 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

2h 1m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 102.3-mile route. The majority of your travel, 90%, will be on high-speed roads like I-65 and the Borman Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 89.8 miles on I-65, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving without frequent exits. While State Road 38 plays a smaller role, the overall character is that of a swift transit, designed for covering ground efficiently. The road's personality is largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness between these two Indiana points.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.8 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and State Road 38. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Mulberry, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1858

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 2h 1m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Gary, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 97 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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