How far is Locke, IN from Jamestown, IN?
The driving distance from Locke, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locke and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locke and Jamestown.
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Start on County Road 50
2901 ft · 1 min · County Road 50
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Turn left onto Nappanee Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nappanee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nappanee Street
39 m · 2 sec · Nappanee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Nappanee Street
7 mi · 10 min · Nappanee Street
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Turn left onto County Road 28
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 28
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 3
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 3
1626 ft · 45 sec · County Road 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Locke and Jamestown.
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.
Nappanee Street
Exit the roundabout onto Nappanee Street
6.97 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Locke and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locke to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wakarusa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Locke and 6.5 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Locke and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Wakarusa
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 Wakarusa.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locke and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.24 km).
#1 Locke
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4717100, -86.0122200 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6356000, -86.0227800 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-86.02278, 41.6356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.72 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
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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