How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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.
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Elkhart.
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Start on Lauerman Street
692 ft · 34 sec · Lauerman Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 55 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Doffin Street
1104 ft · 49 sec · Doffin Street
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Continue on West 135th Place
978 ft · 45 sec · West 135th Place
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Turn right onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 46 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 26 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cline Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Joliet Street
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Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2623 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
70.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 19: Elkhart
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
568 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Cassopolis Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cassopolis Street
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Turn right onto East Bristol Street
1269 ft · 29 sec · East Bristol Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1453 ft · 38 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left 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 Cedar Lake and Elkhart.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
70.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Cedar Lake and 51.2 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Elkhart, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 78.86 mi (126.92 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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