How far is East Chicago, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between East Chicago and Indianapolis is 146.01 miles (234.99 km).

Flight distance from East Chicago, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 146.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from East Chicago to Indianapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from East Chicago, Indiana to Indianapolis, Indiana is: 159.46 miles (256.63 km) by car.

Driving from East Chicago to Indianapolis will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.

Indianapolis image
#1 East Chicago

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population 27742
GPS Coordinates 41°38'21"N 87°27'17"W
Latitude 41.6392000
Longitude -87.4547600
Altitude 180
Country United States
Indianapolis image
#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is located in central Indiana. Indianapolis is a major center for motorsports and is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Population 877903
GPS Coordinates 39°46'6"N 86°9'29"W
Latitude 39.7683800
Longitude -86.1580400
Altitude 218
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between East Chicago and Indianapolis

The distance between East Chicago and Indianapolis is 257 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chicago, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in East Chicago is 04:10:11, although it is 05:10:11 in Indianapolis.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.3 liters (5.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Chicago and Indianapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Chicago to Indianapolis is $19.05 (diesel $24.57).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $19.05 $21.8 $24.35 $24.57

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East Chicago and Indianapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to East Chicago 264.9 miles (426 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Bloomington, IN to East Chicago 204.34 miles (329 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Carmel, IN to East Chicago 159.8 miles (257 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Evansville, IN to East Chicago 282.85 miles (455 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Fishers, IN to East Chicago 164.46 miles (265 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Goshen, IN to East Chicago 250.76 miles (404 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Greenwood, IN to East Chicago 174.15 miles (280 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to East Chicago 272.03 miles (438 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Lawrence, IN to East Chicago 164.44 miles (265 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Richmond, IN to East Chicago 230.64 miles (371 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Saint John, IN to East Chicago 280.98 miles (452 km)

Indianapolis image

Driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to East Chicago 172.91 miles (278 km)

Gas Cost Calculator