Garrett Opportunities - Transportation
Garrett is strategically located between two major 4-lane, north-south highways, and is the site of a major rail switching yard. Garrett's transportation assets include the following:
Highways
North-South Highways |
Distance |
|
Interstate 69 |
1.5 miles |
|
State Road 1 |
13.0 miles |
|
State Road 3 |
5.0 miles |
|
State Road 9 |
9.0 miles |
|
State Road 327 |
Runs through Garrett |
East-West Highways |
Distance |
|
Indiana Toll Road (four-lane) |
27.5 miles |
|
U.S. 6 |
5.0 miles |
|
U.S. 20 |
19.0 miles |
|
U.S. 24 |
24.0 miles |
|
U.S. 30 |
21.5 miles |
|
U.S. 33 |
13.5 miles |
|
State Road 8 |
Runs |
|
State Road 205 |
0.5 mile |
Rail Service
CSX Transportation operates a rail switching yard and terminal in Garrett (www.csx.com). CSX is a major rail freight carrier. Its New York to Chicago (east-west) line runs through Garrett.
An underpass on State Road 327 under the CSX tracks was completed in 2000.
Norfolk Southern (www.nscorp.com) operates a north-south rail line in eastern Dekalb County, approximately 10 miles east of Garrett. A diamond interchange at the crossing of the CSX and Norfolk Southern tracks allows for rail access to all directions.
Air Service
The Dekalb County Airport is located approximately 5.0 miles from Garrett. It has a runway length of 5,000 feet. Charter service is available.
A major regional airport, Fort Wayne International, is located 27.0 miles from Garrett. Smith Field, also located in Fort Wayne, is located 15.0 miles from Garrett. Following is additional information regarding all three airports:
City |
Auburn |
Fort Wayne |
Fort Wayne |
County |
Dekalb |
Allen |
Allen |
Ownership |
Public |
Public |
Public |
Mailing Address |
PO Box 468 |
Suite 209-LT |
Suite 209-LT |
Phone Number: |
260-927-8876 |
260-474-4146 |
260-474-4146 |
Airport Use: |
Public |
Public |
Public |
Latitude: |
41 deg. 18 min. 25.8 sec North |
40 deg. 58 min. 42.477 sec. North |
41 deg. 08 min. 36.07 sec. North |
Longitude: |
85 deg. 3 min. 51.6 sec. West |
85 deg. 11 min. 42.527 sec. West |
85 deg. 09 min. 9.997 sec. West |
