How far is Elkhart, IN from Crown Point, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 52m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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 Crown Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Crown Point.
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Start on Pletcher Court
89 m · 19 sec · Pletcher Court
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1033 ft · 30 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1243 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Boulevard
129 m · 15 sec · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bristol Street
1268 ft · 24 sec · East Bristol Street
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Turn left onto Cassopolis Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cassopolis Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
610 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
922 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
70.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East North Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
869 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Crown Point.
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
70.7 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 Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to Crown Point?
The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Elkhart and 46.5 miles from Crown Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elkhart and Crown Point, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 74.1 mi (119.25 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 Crown Point
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 30,906 |
| Coordinates | 41.4169800, -87.3653100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
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 23, 2026
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