How far is Walnut, IN from Tippecanoe, IN?
The driving distance from Walnut, IN to Tippecanoe, IN is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Tippecanoe.
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Start on 20 C Road
1736 ft · 1 min · 20 C Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hawthorn
1342 ft · 1 min · South Hawthorn
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Turn left onto State Road 110
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 110
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25
1739 ft · 35 sec · State Road 25
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto 18B Road
6 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
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0 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut and Tippecanoe.
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 110
Turn left onto State Road 110
4.46 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut and Mostly Cloudy near Tippecanoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut to Tippecanoe?
The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Mentone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Walnut and 4 miles from Tippecanoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walnut and Mostly Cloudy near Tippecanoe.
Stop Ideas Near Mentone
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 Mentone.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Tippecanoe. Straight-line distance: 5.52 mi (8.89 km).
#1 Walnut
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1761500, -86.2119500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tippecanoe
Township in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 8,863 |
| Coordinates | 41.2089300, -86.1150000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tippecanoe (-86.115, 41.20893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.84 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
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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