How far is Elkhart, IN from Martinsville, IN?

The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Martinsville, IN is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.61 mi
04h 01m
Flight
157.54 mi
253.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.54 mi
Kilometers
253.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.61 mi
Kilometers
308.36 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Elkhart
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart
2026-04-17T06:40
Arrive Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhart
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galveston
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Elkhart
95.8 mi
02h 00m
To Martinsville
95.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pletcher Court

    38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marion Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    107 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Nappanee Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Nappanee Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2865 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    768 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1946 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Reuben Drive

    2093 ft · 48 sec · Reuben Drive

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 58%
I 69 South
22.1 mi · 12%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 10%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 7%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
South Nappanee Street
3.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galveston
02h 00m from Elkhart
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Galveston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Elkhart and 95.8 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elkhart and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Galveston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

62 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

82 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

91 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 157.54 mi (253.54 km).

Elkhart

#1 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

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

#2 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)
End: Martinsville (-86.42833, 39.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhart and Martinsville. The current time is 06:40:10.

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.