How far is Columbia, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Gary is 178.93 miles (287.96 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, IN to Gary, IN is 178.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Columbia to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 216.74 miles (348.82 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Gary will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.

#1 Columbia

County seat in Indiana

Population	9416
GPS Coordinates	39°34'35"N 85°12'26"W
Latitude	39.5764400
Longitude	-85.2071900
Altitude	303
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 Columbia: West Columbia Road (-85.20719,39.57645)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Gary

The distance between Columbia and Gary is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Columbia, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Columbia is 09:15:34, although it is 08:15:34 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.95 liters (7.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Gary is $25.89 (diesel $33.39).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$25.89	$29.64	$33.1	$33.39

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 December 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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