How far is Elkhart, IN from North Madison, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to North Madison, IN is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and North Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and North Madison.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Adams Street
20.7 mi · 31 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road
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Turn right onto Clifty Drive
2655 ft · 52 sec · Clifty Drive
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Turn left onto Cragmont Street
2573 ft · 1 min · Cragmont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cragmont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and North Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elkhart and Sunny near North Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to North Madison?
The road trip is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Elkhart and 123.2 miles from North Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elkhart and Sunny near North Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 203.66 mi (327.76 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 North Madison
Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio
| Population | 12,435 |
| Coordinates | 38.7678400, -85.3966300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Madison (-85.39663, 38.76784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
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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