How far is Yorktown, IN from Elkhart, IN?
The driving distance from Yorktown, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorktown and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown and Elkhart.
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Start on West Kilgore Avenue
903 ft · 29 sec · West Kilgore Avenue
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Turn left onto South Tiger Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · South Tiger Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road
1336 ft · 38 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto South 600 West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 600 West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 600 West
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Turn left onto West McGalliard Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · West McGalliard Road
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Take the ramp right
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right
22.7 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
150 m · 19 sec · Tyler Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
741 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Marion Street
1032 ft · 33 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 Yorktown and Elkhart.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West McGalliard Road
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yorktown and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yorktown to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Indian Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Yorktown and 68.8 miles from Elkhart.
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 30.3 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 $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Yorktown and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Village
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 Indian Village.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.55 km).
#1 Yorktown
CDP in Virginia
| Population | 11,041 |
| Coordinates | 40.1736500, -85.4941400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
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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