How far is Elwood, IN from Gary, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elwood and Gary is 120.16 miles (193.38 km).
Flight distance from Elwood, IN to Gary, IN is 120.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Elwood to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elwood, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 149.4 miles (240.44 km) by car.
Driving from Elwood to Gary will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 8379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°16'37"N 85°50'31"W |
| Latitude | 40.2769800 |
| Longitude | -85.8419200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. It is located on the south shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Gary is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gary Historical Society and the Gary Civic Center.
| Population | 74693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'36"N 87°20'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.5933700 |
| Longitude | -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elwood and Gary
The distance between Elwood and Gary is 240 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 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 Elwood, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Elwood is 22:28:45, although it is 21:28:45 in Gary.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.96 liters (5.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elwood and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elwood to Gary is $17.85 (diesel $23.02).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $17.85 | $20.43 | $22.82 | $23.02 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elwood and Gary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
