How far is Connersville, IN from Elkhart, IN?

The driving distance from Connersville, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.75 mi
04h 06m
Flight
147.65 mi
237.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.65 mi
Kilometers
237.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.75 mi
Kilometers
297.33 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhart
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Connersville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connersville
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Elkhart
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Connersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
IN

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

From Connersville
92.4 mi
02h 03m
To Elkhart
92.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Connersville and Elkhart.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Connersville and Elkhart.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    94 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  7. 7

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2629 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    22.7 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tyler Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Tyler Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    741 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Marion Street

    1032 ft · 33 sec · West Marion Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pletcher Court

    38 m · 7 sec · Pletcher Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pletcher Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Connersville and Elkhart.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 23%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 15%
Goshen Road
28.2 mi · 15%
North Main Street
14.3 mi · 8%
West 5th Street
11.7 mi · 6%
Chester Boulevard
8.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
02h 03m from Connersville
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Connersville and Sunny near Elkhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Connersville to Elkhart?

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Connersville and 92.3 miles from Elkhart.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Connersville and Sunny near Elkhart.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Waterloo

77 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

88 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connersville and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 147.65 mi (237.62 km).

Connersville

#1 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Elkhart

#2 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

Population52,172
Coordinates41.6819900, -85.9766700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)
End: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.68 L · about $24.59
Round trip
$49.17
13.04 gal · 49.36 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.59 $49.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.65 $30.34 $60.69
Diesel $5.30 $34.58 $69.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Connersville and Elkhart. The current time is 02:54:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.