How far is Elkhart, IN from Warsaw, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Warsaw.
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Start on Pletcher Court
38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court
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Turn right onto West Marion Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Marion Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
125 m · 23 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn slight right onto Benham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benham Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lusher Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lusher Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Rieth Boulevard
2766 ft · 1 min · Rieth Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 17
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 38
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 38
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Continue on West Kercher Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Kercher Road
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 15
22.1 mi · 34 min · State Road 15
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Turn right onto East Center Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Warsaw.
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.
State Road 15
Turn straight onto State Road 15
22.1 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elkhart and Sunny near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Elkhart and 18.3 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart and Sunny near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 31.33 mi (50.42 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 Warsaw
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381000, -85.8530500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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