How far is Syracuse, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Gary, IN is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Gary.
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Start on East Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Huntington Street
777 ft · 13 sec · North Huntington Street
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Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue
2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on State Road 13
1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
79 m · 4 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park
2112 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Scattered Rain Showers near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Gary?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 46.5 miles from Syracuse and 55.4 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Syracuse and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Scattered Rain Showers near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Kankakee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kankakee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Gary. Straight-line distance: 83.26 mi (133.99 km).
#1 Syracuse
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,856 |
| Coordinates | 41.4278300, -85.7524900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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