Origin
Westville, IN
Late night in Westville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westville, IN to City of 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
38m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westville, IN
Choco Kitty
City of Gary, IN
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
This short 27.2-mile drive from Westville, IN to the City of Gary, IN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 38 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Indiana Toll Road and US 6, with a segment of SR 49. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this is a budget-friendly journey through the Midwest. The route is characterized as a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of highway and local road experiences. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this trip, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| US 6 | 7 mi | 9m |
| SR 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West State Road 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, IN and City of Gary, IN.
1
Start on Plain Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Plain Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 2
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West State Road 2
4
Enter roundabout onto US 6
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 6
5
Continue on US 6
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park
7
Merge onto SR 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 49
8
Turn left
394 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 80; I 90
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 14B
Toward SR 53: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 53
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
15
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
17
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
18
Turn left
342 ft
·
25 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in City of Gary on Sunday
Local time
2:31 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
26 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
38m 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 mixed drive on this route, with a 31% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on the Indiana Toll Road, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between the toll road, US 6, and SR 49, the driving experience will likely shift from faster highway speeds to more varied local road conditions. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind but will experience different road personalities on your relatively short journey.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Indiana Toll Road.
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 0.6 miles in near US 6.
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 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Westville, IN to City of Gary, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Dunes State Park along the way.
Dunes State Park
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Indiana Toll Road. 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 0.6 miles (US 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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