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
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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 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 20:08:05, although it is 19:08:05 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 November 12, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Columbia 118.02 miles (190 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Columbia 100.83 miles (162 km)

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Driving distance from Carmel, IN to Columbia 74.19 miles (119 km)

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Driving distance from Evansville, IN to Columbia 228.99 miles (369 km)

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Driving distance from Fishers, IN to Columbia 71.35 miles (115 km)

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Driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Columbia 68.02 miles (109 km)

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Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Columbia 65.12 miles (105 km)

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Driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Columbia 125.15 miles (201 km)

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Driving distance from Saint John, IN to Columbia 217.69 miles (350 km)

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Driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Columbia 137.35 miles (221 km)

Driving distance from Concord, IN to Columbia 159.99 miles (257 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Columbia 125.7 miles (202 km)

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