How far is Gary, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gary and Portage is 8.88 miles (14.3 km).

Flight distance from Gary, IN to Portage, IN is 8.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gary, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 11.01 miles (17.71 km) by car.

Driving from Gary to Portage will take approximately 00 hours 17 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 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.

Population	90543
GPS Coordinates	41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W
Latitude	41.5758700
Longitude	-87.1761500
Altitude	194
Country	United States

Starting point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gary and Portage

The distance between Gary and Portage is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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.

There is no time difference between Gary and Portage. The current time is 01:58:17.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.47 liters (0.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gary and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to Portage is $1.31 (diesel $1.7).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$1.31	$1.5	$1.68	$1.7

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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