How far is Syracuse, IN from DeFries Landing, IN?

The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to DeFries Landing, IN is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.55 mi
00h 16m
Flight
4.36 mi
7.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.36 mi
Kilometers
7.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.55 mi
Kilometers
10.54 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Webster
IN

Town of the United States

From Syracuse
3.3 mi
00h 08m
To DeFries Landing
3.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and DeFries Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2439 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Syracuse Webster Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Syracuse Webster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North 500 East

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 500 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Defreese Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto EMS D18 Lane

    1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · EMS D18C Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 500 East
2.5 mi · 38%
South Syracuse Webster Road
2.06 mi · 31%
East Defreese Road
1.19 mi · 18%
East Main Street
0.46 mi · 7%
EMS D18 Lane
0.28 mi · 4%
EMS D18C Lane
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 500 East

Continue on North 500 East

2.5 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Webster
00h 08m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to DeFries Landing?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Syracuse and 3.3 miles from DeFries Landing.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Webster

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

46 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

57 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

63 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

73 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and DeFries Landing. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.01 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 DeFries Landing

DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.7680500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)
End: DeFries Landing (-85.76805, 41.36588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.73
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.87 $1.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.65 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $5.30 $1.22 $2.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and DeFries Landing. The current time is 06:23:24.

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.