How far is Lancaster, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and Gary is 213.8 miles (344.08 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, IN to Gary, IN is 213.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 239.59 miles (385.59 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to Gary will take approximately 03 hours 51 minutes.

#1 Lancaster

Township in Wells County, Indiana

Population	1494
GPS Coordinates	38°49'53"N 85°31'7"W
Latitude	38.8314500
Longitude	-85.5185700
Altitude	218
Country	United States

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 Lancaster: North 700 West (-85.518546,38.831454)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Gary

The distance between Lancaster and Gary is 386 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 17 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 Lancaster, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Lancaster is 04:31:01, although it is 03:31:01 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32 liters (8.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Gary is $28.62 (diesel $36.91).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$28.62	$32.76	$36.59	$36.91

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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