How far is New Haven, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from New Haven, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Elkhart.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1172 ft · 54 sec · College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1030 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Coliseum Boulevard
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Turn left onto East State Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · East State Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spy Run Avenue
929 ft · 23 sec · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
2629 ft · 40 sec
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Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto West Marion Street
1450 ft · 46 sec · West Marion Street
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Turn right onto Pletcher Court
38 m · 7 sec · Pletcher Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pletcher Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Elkhart.
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.
Goshen Road
Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from New Haven and 37 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Sunny near Elkhart.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.2 km).
#1 New Haven
City in Indiana
| Population | 15,966 |
| Coordinates | 41.0706000, -85.0144100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
| Population | 52,172 |
| Coordinates | 41.6819900, -85.9766700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-85.97667, 41.68199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
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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