How far is Syracuse, IN from City of Gary, IN?

The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.54 mi
01h 53m
Flight
83.21 mi
133.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.21 mi
Kilometers
133.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.15 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Sep 17, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Sep 18, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-09-17T20:47
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Sep 17, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kankakee
IN

Township in LaPorte County, Indiana

From Syracuse
46.4 mi
00h 56m
To City of Gary
48.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and City of Gary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and City of Gary.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Huntington Street

    777 ft · 13 sec · North Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    79 m · 4 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Market Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Zietler Trail

    1 mi · 1 min · Zietler Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    45 m · 3 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park

    2112 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 29 sec · West 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and City of Gary.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
65.4 mi · 69%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 17%
East Market Street
3.74 mi · 4%
SR 49 North
1.88 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Road
1.71 mi · 2%
Zietler Trail
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kankakee
00h 56m from Syracuse
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to City of Gary?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Syracuse and 48.1 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Kankakee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kankakee, 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 Kankakee.

RAIL

South Bend station

28 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

35 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

36 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

39 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 83.21 mi (133.92 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.752523, 41.427867)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.06
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $12.53 $25.06
Mid-grade $4.31 $14.41 $28.81
Premium $4.85 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $6.29 $21.00 $42.00

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 · Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Syracuse, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Syracuse is 20:47:30, although it is 19:47:30 in City of Gary.

Distance to Other Cities

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