Trip from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

94.5 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown City of Gary, IN, IN

City of Gary, IN

Артем Дворецкий

Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 94.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Huntington Street, North Indiana Avenue, State Road 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.3 miles from Syracuse, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 94.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Huntington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Huntington Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Indiana Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
State Road 13 Unavailable Refreshing
Grand Army of the Republic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
East Market Street Unavailable Refreshing
Roosevelt Road Unavailable Refreshing
Zietler Trail Unavailable Refreshing
SR 49 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Huntington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, IN and City of Gary, IN.

1

Start on East Main Street

69 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Huntington Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Huntington Street
3

Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue
4

Continue on State Road 13

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 13
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

259 ft · 4 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6

Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7

Continue on East Market Street

3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
8

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

23 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9

Continue on Roosevelt Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road
10

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11

Continue on Zietler Trail

1.0 mi · 1 min · Zietler Trail
12

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

21 mi · 29 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13

Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

148 ft · 3 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
16

Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

7.0 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17

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

0.4 mi · 58 sec · SR 49 North: Chesterton, Dunes State Park
18

Merge slight left

1.5 mi · 2 min
19

Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

394 ft · 10 sec · I 80, I 90: Toll Road
20

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 18 sec
21

Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

410 ft · 10 sec · I 80, I 90: Toll Road
22

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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
23

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

16 mi · 17 min · Indiana Toll Road
24

Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

0.4 mi · 54 sec · SR 53: Broadway
25

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Broadway
26

Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
27

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
28

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West 8th Avenue
29

Turn left

341 ft · 25 sec
30

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.3 miles from Syracuse, IN, or about 56m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.3 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Syracuse, IN

This is one driving day of about 94.5 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syracuse, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.3 mi from Syracuse, IN · 56m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Syracuse, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Gary, IN

The final approach into City of Gary, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Gary, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.35 one way

$28.71 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.82 $31.65
premium $4.80 $17.84 $35.68
diesel $5.64 $20.99 $41.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.3 0 $9.92 $4.54
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.27 $3.78
EV Truck/SUV 37.8 0 $13.23 $6.05

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Syracuse, IN

Morning in Syracuse on Monday

Local time

11:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Gary, IN

Morning in City of Gary on Monday

Local time

10:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN covers 94.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Huntington Street, North Indiana Avenue, State Road 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 miles from Syracuse, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, IN to City of Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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