How far is Gary, IN from Alaska, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gary and Alaska is 151.29 miles (243.47 km).

Flight distance from Gary, IN to Alaska, IN is 151.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Gary to Alaska with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gary, Indiana to Alaska, Indiana is: 173.39 miles (279.04 km) by car.

Driving from Gary to Alaska will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.

#1 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

#2 Alaska

Population
GPS Coordinates	39°28'13"N 86°38'29"W
Latitude	39.4703200
Longitude	-86.6413900
Altitude	240
Country	United States

Starting point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Ending point in Alaska: Lewisville Road (-86.64139,39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gary and Alaska

The distance between Gary and Alaska is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Gary, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Gary is 06:02:05, although it is 07:02:05 in Alaska.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.16 liters (6.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gary and Alaska.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to Alaska is $20.71 (diesel $26.71).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$20.71	$23.71	$26.48	$26.71

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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