Origin
Remington, IN
Evening in Remington on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Remington, IN to City of Gary, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Remington, IN
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.2-mile drive from Remington, IN, to Gary, IN, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-65, with segments on US-231 and East 5th Avenue, this journey is almost entirely on the highway, making it an efficient way to travel within Indiana. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it’s an economical option for a quick trip. The Midwest regions of both your origin and destination suggest a familiar landscape, and the high percentage of highway driving means you'll cover ground quickly. No overnight stops are necessary for this relatively short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 56.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 231 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Ohio Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Remington, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on East North Railroad Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
East North Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto South Ohio Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ohio Street
3
Turn left onto US 24; US 231
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Division Street
4
Turn right onto US 231
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
57 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 12; US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
8
Continue on US 12; US 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
9
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
10
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
11
Turn left
342 ft
·
25 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Remington, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 24; US 231 / West Division Street
Turn left onto US 24; US 231 / West Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in City of Gary on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Shelby, IN
32 mi in
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
11 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 15m 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 highway-focused experience for 95% of this 63.2-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 56.8 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the primary roads are interstates and US highways, the inclusion of East 5th Avenue suggests a transition into more urban or town-like driving as you approach Gary. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, so prepare for a direct and functional drive.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 24; US 231 / West Division Street.
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 1h 15m 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 0.4 miles (US 24; US 231 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.5 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (US 24; US 231 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.5 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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