How far is Gary, IN from Elkhart, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gary and Elkhart is 70.99 miles (114.26 km).

Flight distance from Gary, IN to Elkhart, IN is 70.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Gary to Elkhart with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gary, Indiana to Elkhart, Indiana is: 80.87 miles (130.14 km) by car.

Driving from Gary to Elkhart will take approximately 01 hours 31 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 Elkhart

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

Population	52172
GPS Coordinates	41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W
Latitude	41.6819900
Longitude	-85.9766700
Altitude	229
Country	United States

Starting point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Ending point in Elkhart: Pletcher Court (-85.976539,41.682026)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gary and Elkhart

The distance between Gary and Elkhart is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 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 Elkhart, IN. The current time in Gary is 04:14:15, although it is 05:14:15 in Elkhart.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.8 liters (2.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gary and Elkhart.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to Elkhart is $9.66 (diesel $12.46).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$9.66	$11.06	$12.35	$12.46

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 Elkhart (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.