How far is Syracuse, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Nebraska.
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Start on East Main Street
21 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Huntington Street
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Huntington Street
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Binkley Road
2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road
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Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Nebraska.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Syracuse and 110.2 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Lapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Fishers City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 164.08 mi (264.06 km).
#1 Syracuse
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,856 |
| Coordinates | 41.4278300, -85.7524900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
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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