How far is Sims, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sims and Gary is 108.38 miles (174.42 km).

Flight distance from Sims, IN to Gary, IN is 108.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sims, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 151.09 miles (243.16 km) by car.

Driving from Sims to Gary will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.

#1 Sims

Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana

Population	1645
GPS Coordinates	40°29'59"N 85°51'19"W
Latitude	40.4997600
Longitude	-85.8552600
Altitude	262
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 Sims: South Washington Street (-85.855044,40.499765)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Sims and Gary

The distance between Sims 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 Sims, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Sims is 05:45:34, although it is 04:45:34 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 02 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 Sims and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sims to Gary is $18.05 (diesel $23.28).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$18.05	$20.66	$23.07	$23.28

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 Sims and Gary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.