How far is Danville, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from Danville, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Elkhart.
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Start on the route
12 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Cross Street
18 m · 7 sec · South Cross Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Urban Street
2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street
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Continue on County Road 100 W
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W
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Continue on North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West
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Continue on South Lebanon Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp left
896 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan
1675 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto IN-47
1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
653 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on East County Road 250 North
2821 ft · 48 sec · East County Road 250 North
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1113 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left
27.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight onto Burlington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward South Bend
1484 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 51 min
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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 Danville and Elkhart.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Bend
Merge slight left
42 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Danville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Danville and 79.9 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Danville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Logansport
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 Logansport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 135.84 mi (218.61 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,241 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606000, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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