How far is Columbus, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Gary is 181.47 miles (292.06 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, IN to Gary, IN is 181.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Columbus to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 197.25 miles (317.45 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Gary will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.

#1 Columbus

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Museum.

Population	48445
GPS Coordinates	39°12'5"N 85°55'17"W
Latitude	39.2014400
Longitude	-85.9213800
Altitude	192
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

Starting point in Columbus: 3rd Street (-85.921376,39.201382)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Gary

The distance between Columbus and Gary is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Columbus, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Columbus is 05:11:13, although it is 04:11:13 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.35 liters (6.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Gary is $23.56 (diesel $30.39).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$23.56	$26.97	$30.12	$30.39

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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