How far is Petersburg, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Petersburg and Gary is 214.31 miles (344.91 km).

Flight distance from Petersburg, IN to Gary, IN is 214.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Petersburg, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 241.76 miles (389.08 km) by car.

Driving from Petersburg to Gary will take approximately 04 hours 20 minutes.

#1 Petersburg

County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States

Population	2299
GPS Coordinates	38°29'31"N 87°16'43"W
Latitude	38.4919900
Longitude	-87.2786200
Altitude	147
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 Petersburg: SR 56 (-87.278661,38.491962)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Gary

The distance between Petersburg and Gary is 389 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 19 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 Petersburg, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Petersburg is 01:40:02, although it is 00:40:02 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.29 liters (8.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Gary is $28.88 (diesel $37.25).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$28.88	$33.06	$36.92	$37.25

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 November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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