How far is Elkhart, IN from Huntington, IN?

The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Huntington, IN is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.23 mi
01h 56m
Flight
60.55 mi
97.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Elkhart
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhart
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Webster
IN

Town of the United States

From Elkhart
34.1 mi
00h 58m
To Huntington
34.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pletcher Court

    38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marion Street

    63 m · 11 sec · West Marion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    125 m · 23 sec · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Benham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Benham Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Lusher Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Lusher Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 13

    45 m · 2 sec · State Road 13

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  12. 12

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Huntington Street

    17.6 mi · 27 min · North Huntington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Tipton Street

    106 m · 21 sec · West Tipton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Cherry Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Huntington Street
17.6 mi · 26%
West Old Trail Road
16.2 mi · 24%
South Main Street
16.2 mi · 24%
County Road 33
3.72 mi · 5%
Benham Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
State Road 13
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Huntington Street

Continue on North Huntington Street

17.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Webster
00h 58m from Elkhart
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elkhart and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

North Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Elkhart and 34.1 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near North Webster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Webster, 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 North Webster.

RAIL

Elkhart station

46 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

57 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

63 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

73 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 60.55 mi (97.44 km).

Elkhart

#1 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

Population52,172
Coordinates41.6819900, -85.9766700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)
End: Huntington (-85.49748, 40.8831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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

There is no time difference between Elkhart and Huntington. The current time is 22:44:00.

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.