How far is Syracuse, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Hammond, IN is about 100.9 miles (162.4 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 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Hammond.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Hammond.
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.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Hammond?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 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?
Kingsford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Syracuse and 50.6 miles from Hammond.
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 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Syracuse and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsford Heights
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 Kingsford Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).
#1 Syracuse
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,856 |
| Coordinates | 41.4278300, -85.7524900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.84 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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