How far is Gary, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gary and Fort Wayne is 119.36 miles (192.09 km).

Flight distance from Gary, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 119.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Gary to Fort Wayne with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gary, Indiana to Fort Wayne, Indiana is: 132.9 miles (213.89 km) by car.

Driving from Gary to Fort Wayne will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.

#1 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

#2 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. It is located on the St. Marys River in northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne is known for its manufacturing industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

Population	272398
GPS Coordinates	41°7'50"N 85°7'44"W
Latitude	41.1306000
Longitude	-85.1288600
Altitude	247
Country	United States

Starting point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Ending point in Fort Wayne: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351,41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gary and Fort Wayne

The distance between Gary and Fort Wayne is 214 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Gary, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Gary is 02:08:56, although it is 03:08:56 in Fort Wayne.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.75 liters (4.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gary and Fort Wayne.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to Fort Wayne is $15.87 (diesel $20.48).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$15.87	$18.17	$20.3	$20.48

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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