How far is Valparaiso, IN from Gary, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Valparaiso and Gary is 16.93 miles (27.25 km).

Flight distance from Valparaiso, IN to Gary, IN is 16.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Valparaiso, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 24.23 miles (39 km) by car.

Driving from Valparaiso to Gary will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

#1 Valparaiso

Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Population	33944
GPS Coordinates	41°28'23"N 87°3'40"W
Latitude	41.4730900
Longitude	-87.0611400
Altitude	242
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 Valparaiso: Walnut Street (-87.06114,41.47311)
Ending point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)

Estimated Travel Time Between Valparaiso and Gary

The distance between Valparaiso and Gary is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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.

There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Gary. The current time is 02:50:45.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.24 liters (0.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valparaiso and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valparaiso to Gary is $2.89 (diesel $3.73).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$2.89	$3.31	$3.7	$3.73

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 Valparaiso and Gary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.