How far is Michigan City, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Michigan City and Indianapolis is 139.43 miles (224.38 km).
Flight distance from Michigan City, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 139.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Michigan City to Indianapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Michigan City, Indiana to Indianapolis, Indiana is: 173.8 miles (279.7 km) by car.
Driving from Michigan City to Indianapolis will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Michigan City
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 31015 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°42'27"N 86°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 41.7075400 |
| Longitude | -86.8950300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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 Michigan City and Indianapolis
The distance between Michigan City and Indianapolis is 280 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 Michigan City, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Michigan City is 02:37:23, although it is 03:37:23 in Indianapolis.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 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 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.22 liters (6.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Michigan City and Indianapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Michigan City to Indianapolis is $20.76 (diesel $26.78).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $20.76 | $23.76 | $26.54 | $26.78 |
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 Michigan City and Indianapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
