How far is Nebraska, IN from Syracuse, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Syracuse, IN is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.26 mi
04h 35m
Flight
164.08 mi
264.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.08 mi
Kilometers
264.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.26 mi
Kilometers
328.73 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Nebraska
102.2 mi
02h 17m
To Syracuse
102.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
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 Nebraska and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Marion Road

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
46.6 mi · 23%
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 19%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 9%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 7%
I 465 North
11.4 mi · 6%
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
02h 17m from Nebraska
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nebraska 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 Nebraska to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Nebraska and 102.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 164.08 mi (264.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Syracuse. The current time is 00:42:59.

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.