How far is Elkhart, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkhart and Indianapolis is 132.56 miles (213.33 km).

Flight distance from Elkhart, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 132.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Elkhart to Indianapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkhart, Indiana to Indianapolis, Indiana is: 161.74 miles (260.29 km) by car.

Driving from Elkhart to Indianapolis will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Elkhart is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Elkhart County Fairgrounds.

Population 52172
GPS Coordinates 41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W
Latitude 41.6819900
Longitude -85.9766700
Altitude 229
Country United States
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#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is located in central Indiana. Indianapolis is a major center for motorsports and is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Population 877903
GPS Coordinates 39°46'6"N 86°9'29"W
Latitude 39.7683800
Longitude -86.1580400
Altitude 218
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkhart and Indianapolis

The distance between Elkhart and Indianapolis is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Elkhart and Indianapolis. The current time is 09:06:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.6 liters (5.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkhart and Indianapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkhart to Indianapolis is $19.32 (diesel $24.92).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $19.32 $22.12 $24.7 $24.92

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkhart and Indianapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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