How far is Auburn, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Elkhart.
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Start on West 7th Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto E 300 N
8.1 mi · 9 min · E 300 N
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
107 m · 18 sec · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
11.3 mi · 16 min · US Highway 6
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto West Marion Street
1450 ft · 46 sec · West Marion Street
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Turn right onto Pletcher Court
38 m · 7 sec · Pletcher Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pletcher Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Elkhart.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Ligonier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Auburn and 30.5 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Ligonier
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 Ligonier.
Elkhart station
Waterloo
South Bend station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 52.23 mi (84.05 km).
#1 Auburn
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.3669900, -85.0588600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
| Population | 52,172 |
| Coordinates | 41.6819900, -85.9766700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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