How far is Indianapolis, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Indianapolis and Gary is 140.63 miles (226.32 km).

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN is 140.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Indianapolis to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 151.06 miles (243.11 km) by car.

Driving from Indianapolis to Gary will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Indianapolis and Gary

The distance between Indianapolis and Gary is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 Indianapolis, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 02:34:13, although it is 01:34:13 in Gary.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.18 liters (5.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianapolis and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianapolis to Gary is $18.04 (diesel $23.27).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $18.04 $20.66 $23.07 $23.27

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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