How far is Galena, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galena and Gary is 235.99 miles (379.8 km).

Flight distance from Galena, IN to Gary, IN is 235.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Galena to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galena, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 274.93 miles (442.45 km) by car.

Driving from Galena to Gary will take approximately 04 hours 24 minutes.

#1 Galena

Census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana

Population	1890
GPS Coordinates	38°21'6"N 85°56'30"W
Latitude	38.3517300
Longitude	-85.9416400
Altitude	247
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Galena: US 150 (-85.941681,38.351642)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Galena and Gary

The distance between Galena and Gary is 442 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 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 Galena, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Galena is 18:44:05, although it is 17:44:05 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	09 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.72 liters (9.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Gary is $32.84 (diesel $42.36).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$32.84	$37.59	$41.99	$42.36

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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