How far is Salem, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Gary is 188.78 miles (303.8 km).

Flight distance from Salem, IN to Gary, IN is 188.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 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: 239.8 miles (385.91 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Gary will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.

#1 Salem

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

Population	6236
GPS Coordinates	39°35'47"N 84°53'25"W
Latitude	39.5964400
Longitude	-84.8902400
Altitude	318
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: County Road 250 South (-84.890238,39.596616)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Gary

The distance between Salem 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 Salem, IN and Gary, IN. The current time in Salem is 03:39:06, although it is 02:39:06 in Gary.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 59 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 32.03 liters (8.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Gary is $28.64 (diesel $36.94).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$28.64	$32.79	$36.62	$36.94

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 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.