Origin
Crown Point, IN
Afternoon in Crown Point on Friday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Crown Point, IN to Elkhart, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crown Point, IN
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Elkhart, IN
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Trip Overview
This 93.8-mile journey from Crown Point, IN, to Elkhart, IN, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Indiana Toll Road, with segments on the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and Borman Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this drive through the Midwest is straightforward and efficient. It's an ideal route for a single day, offering a direct connection between two points within Indiana without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Crown Point, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, though a significant portion, 70.6 miles, is on the Indiana Toll Road, indicating substantial highway mileage. The overall highway share is around 40%, suggesting a mix of faster travel and more involved local road navigation. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it likely involves transitions between expressways and more typical local routes, keeping your attention on the road as you progress.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 259B
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...
8
17 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 80 East, I 90
8
17.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crown Point, IN and Elkhart, IN, road signs point toward Detroit and Indiana Toll Road East.
Detroit
13.3 mi in
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~19m
Indiana Toll Road East
17.9 mi in
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~27m
|
via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 70.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Borman Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cassopolis Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| West Joliet Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 109th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, IN and Elkhart, IN.
1
Start on US 231; SR 55
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 113th Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 53
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 109th Avenue
6
Continue on East 109th Avenue
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 65
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 259B
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
11
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Borman Expressway
12
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
Exit 16
Toward I 80 East, I 90
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 80; I 90
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 92
Toward SR 19: Elkhart
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
17
Turn left onto SR 19
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cassopolis Street
18
Turn right onto SR 19
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Bristol Street
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto West Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Franklin Street
21
Turn left onto Pletcher Court
293 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pletcher Court
22
Arrive at destination
Pletcher Court
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 55-minute duration, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning to avoid early rush hour traffic on the Borman Expressway. Plan for potential brief stops as needed, though with no specific stops noted, you can easily make spontaneous decisions. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 70.6 miles on the Indiana Toll Road, to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted drive to Elkhart.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Crown Point, IN, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkhart, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crown Point, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crown Point, IN
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Crown Point, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Indiana Toll Road for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Crown Point, IN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Crown Point, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
Arriving in Elkhart, IN
The final approach into Elkhart, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.66 one way
$29.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.94
Indiana Toll Road
(70.6 mi)
$4.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elkhart, IN
Afternoon in Elkhart on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crown Point, IN to Elkhart, IN covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Borman Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Crown Point, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crown Point, IN and Elkhart, IN, road signs point toward Detroit and Indiana Toll Road East.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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