How far is Huntington, IN from Elkhart, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.86 mi
01h 56m
Flight
60.55 mi
97.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.86 mi
Kilometers
109.21 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhart
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-22T19:54
Arrive Elkhart
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Webster
IN

Town of the United States

From Huntington
33.9 mi
00h 58m
To Elkhart
33.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Drive

    107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 33

    45 m · 2 sec · County Road 33

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 33

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.5 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tyler Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    741 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Marion Street

    1032 ft · 33 sec · West Marion Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pletcher Court

    38 m · 7 sec · Pletcher Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pletcher Court

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 21%
County Road 33
3.75 mi · 6%
North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 2%
State Road 13
1 mi · 1%
West Old Trail Road
0.53 mi · 1%
North Indiana Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Webster
00h 58m from Huntington
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Elkhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

North Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Huntington and 33.9 miles from Elkhart.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Elkhart.

Stop Ideas Near North Webster

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

46 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

57 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

63 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

73 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 60.55 mi (97.44 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Elkhart

#2 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

Population52,172
Coordinates41.6819900, -85.9766700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-85.49748, 40.8831)
End: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Elkhart. The current time is 19:54:19.

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.