How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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 09m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broad Ripple and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Elkhart.
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Start on Winthrop Avenue
1100 ft · 56 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
1219 ft · 47 sec · Broad Ripple Avenue
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East 71st Street
1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 19 North: Elkhart
2626 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Nappanee Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Nappanee Street
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Turn right
160 m · 10 sec
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Continue on West Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Pletcher Court
89 m · 17 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 Broad Ripple 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.
North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
120 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple and Mostly Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broad Ripple to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Broad Ripple and 73.8 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Mostly Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 125.72 mi (202.33 km).
#1 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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