How far is Elkhart, IN from Connersville, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Connersville, IN is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Connersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Connersville.
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Start on Pletcher Court
38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court
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Turn right onto West Marion Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Marion Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
125 m · 23 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn slight right onto Benham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benham Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lusher Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lusher Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
18.3 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Main Street
13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South 200 E
6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto West Union Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
94 m · 14 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Connersville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Harrison Street
Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Connersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to Connersville?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 92.9 miles from Elkhart and 92.8 miles from Connersville.
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 38.1 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Connersville.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 147.65 mi (237.62 km).
#1 Elkhart
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
| Population | 52,172 |
| Coordinates | 41.6819900, -85.9766700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Connersville
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.6411600, -85.1410700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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