How far is Elkhart, IN from Danville, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Danville, IN is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Danville.
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Start on Pletcher Court
38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court
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Turn right onto West Marion Street
2780 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue straight
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Nappanee Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Nappanee Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2865 ft · 1 min
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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 US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street
24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street
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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 Washington Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
653 ft · 23 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto IN-47
2 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
1133 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Lebanon Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon 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 North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 100 West
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West
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Continue on Urban Street
2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Danville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Burlington Avenue
Continue straight
27.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elkhart and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to Danville?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 79.8 miles from Elkhart and 79.8 miles from Danville.
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 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elkhart and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Danville.
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 Elkhart and Danville. Straight-line distance: 135.84 mi (218.61 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 Danville
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,241 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606000, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)
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 16m |
| 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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
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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