How far is Prairie Creek, IN from Gary, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairie Creek and Gary is 160.38 miles (258.1 km).
Flight distance from Prairie Creek, IN to Gary, IN is 160.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Prairie Creek to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 179.78 miles (289.33 km) by car.
Driving from Prairie Creek to Gary will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1171 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°16'30"N 87°29'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.2750400 |
| Longitude | -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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 Prairie Creek and Gary
The distance between Prairie Creek and Gary is 289 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 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 Prairie Creek, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Prairie Creek is 02:24:47, although it is 01:24:47 in Gary.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.01 liters (6.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairie Creek and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairie Creek to Gary is $21.47 (diesel $27.7).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $21.47 | $24.58 | $27.46 | $27.7 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairie Creek and Gary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Prairie Creek 137.49 miles (221 km)
Driving distance from Alaska, IN to Prairie Creek 60.55 miles (97 km)
Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Prairie Creek 161.13 miles (259 km)
Driving distance from Utah, IN to Prairie Creek 177.58 miles (286 km)
