Origin
Schererville, IN
Late night in Schererville on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schererville, IN to Gary, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schererville, IN
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Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
This 14.4-mile drive from Schererville, IN to Gary, IN is a quick trip that will take about 26 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Lincoln Highway, Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $2. Given its brevity and local road profile, this route is best suited for a quick local excursion rather than an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward connection within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Taft Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Joliet Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 15th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 81st Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lincoln Highway
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schererville, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on Anna Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
Anna Street
2
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 77th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Austin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 30
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Highway
5
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Joliet Street
6
Continue on US 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Highway
7
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 81st Avenue
8
Turn left onto SR 55
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Street
9
Continue on SR 55
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 55
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cleveland Street
11
Turn right onto US 6 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Ridge Road
12
Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
13
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 10th Place
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Place
16
Arrive at destination
10th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 14 — 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
|
Austin Avenue
Turn left onto Austin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6 Business / West Ridge Road
Turn right onto US 6 Business / West Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West 15th Avenue
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Harrison Boulevard
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Gary, IN
Late night in Gary on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
13 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
26m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along West Lincoln Highway. This road profile means you'll be navigating through varied local environments, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you make your way across town. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than a long, sweeping vista.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on West Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Austin Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m 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 (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 6 Business / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on West Lincoln Highway. 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 (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 6 Business / West Ridge Road): 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 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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