How far is Hammond, IN from Syracuse, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Syracuse, IN is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.45 mi
02h 25m
Flight
91.06 mi
146.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.32 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Carlisle
IN

Human settlement in St.

From Hammond
53.1 mi
01h 12m
To Syracuse
53.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 175th Street

    821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    2284 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Elkhart Road

    935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Lincolnway East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 13

    45 m · 2 sec · State Road 13

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  23. 23

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Huntington Street

    777 ft · 20 sec · North Huntington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 35%
US 20 East
25 mi · 23%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 21%
Lincolnway East
7.64 mi · 7%
South Main Street
5.4 mi · 5%
County Road 33
3.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carlisle
01h 12m from Hammond
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Hammond and 53.3 miles from Syracuse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Syracuse, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Carlisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carlisle.

RAIL

South Bend station

18 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

21 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

22 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Niles station

26 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Syracuse, IN. The current time in Hammond is 09:29:09, although it is 10:29:09 in Syracuse.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.