How far is Salem, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Gary is 216.67 miles (348.69 km).

Flight distance from Salem, IN to Gary, IN is 216.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Salem to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 255.89 miles (411.81 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Gary will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.

#1 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population	6217
GPS Coordinates	38°36'20"N 86°6'4"W
Latitude	38.6056100
Longitude	-86.1010900
Altitude	229
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 Salem: Westside Road (-86.101283,38.605609)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Gary

The distance between Salem and Gary is 412 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 34 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 Salem, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Salem is 14:28:41, although it is 13:28:41 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.18 liters (9.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Gary is $30.57 (diesel $39.42).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$30.57	$34.99	$39.08	$39.42

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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