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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.9 mi
02h 25m
Flight
91.06 mi
146.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.39 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Kingsford Heights
IN

Town of the United States

From Syracuse
50.3 mi
01h 12m
To Hammond
50.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  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

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

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

    2112 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
34.4 mi · 34%
Roosevelt Road
31.8 mi · 31%
I 94 West
13 mi · 13%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 9%
East Market Street
3.74 mi · 4%
SR 49 North
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsford Heights
01h 12m from Syracuse
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 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 Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsford Heights

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

34 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

35 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

40 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Syracuse, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Syracuse is 19:11:18, although it is 18:11:18 in Hammond.

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.