How far is East Chicago, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Chicago and Indianapolis is 146.01 miles (234.99 km).
Flight distance from East Chicago, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 146.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from East Chicago to Indianapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Chicago, Indiana to Indianapolis, Indiana is: 159.46 miles (256.63 km) by car.
Driving from East Chicago to Indianapolis will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27742 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°38'21"N 87°27'17"W |
| Latitude | 41.6392000 |
| Longitude | -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is located in central Indiana. Indianapolis is a major center for motorsports and is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
| Population | 877903 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°46'6"N 86°9'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.7683800 |
| Longitude | -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Indianapolis: Monument Circle (-86.158009,39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time Between East Chicago and Indianapolis
The distance between East Chicago and Indianapolis is 257 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 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 East Chicago, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in East Chicago is 05:53:57, although it is 06:53:57 in Indianapolis.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.3 liters (5.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Chicago and Indianapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Chicago to Indianapolis is $19.05 (diesel $24.57).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $19.05 | $21.8 | $24.35 | $24.57 |
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 East Chicago and Indianapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
