How far is Indianapolis, IN from Gary, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Indianapolis and Gary is 140.63 miles (226.32 km).
Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN is 140.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Indianapolis to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 151.06 miles (243.11 km) by car.
Driving from Indianapolis to Gary will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time Between Indianapolis and Gary
The distance between Indianapolis and Gary is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 Indianapolis, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 07:28:07, although it is 06:28:07 in Gary.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.18 liters (5.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianapolis and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianapolis to Gary is $18.04 (diesel $23.27).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $18.04 | $20.66 | $23.07 | $23.27 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 105.47 miles (170 km)
Driving distance from Alaska, IN to Indianapolis 39.52 miles (64 km)
