How far is Elkhart, IN from Yorktown, IN?

The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Yorktown, IN is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.85 mi
03h 04m
Flight
107.22 mi
172.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.92 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Elkhart
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Yorktown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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

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
Roann
IN

Town in Indiana

From Elkhart
62.4 mi
01h 32m
To Yorktown
62.4 mi
01h 32m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rieth Boulevard

    2766 ft · 1 min · Rieth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 17

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 17

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 38

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 38

  12. 12

    Continue on West Kercher Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Kercher Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Road 15

    22.3 mi · 34 min · State Road 15

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 187 West

    2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West

  27. 27

    Continue on North Wabash Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Wabash Avenue

    2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sears Drive

    2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 24 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1791 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West McGalliard Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West McGalliard Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North County Road 600 West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 600 West

  38. 38

    Continue on North 600 West

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 600 West

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road

    1336 ft · 39 sec · West River Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Tiger Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Tiger Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Kilgore Avenue

    903 ft · 21 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 4th Street
28.3 mi · 23%
State Road 15
24.8 mi · 20%
South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 9%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 7%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East 4th Street

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 24m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roann
01h 32m from Elkhart
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elkhart and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Roann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Elkhart and 62.4 miles from Yorktown.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorktown.

Stop Ideas Near Roann

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

86 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

91 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

95 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

98 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.55 km).

Elkhart

#1 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

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

#2 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)
End: Yorktown (-85.49414, 40.17365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 Yorktown. The current time is 22:43:18.

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.