Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
158 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Speedway, IN to Elkhart, IN covers 158 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 25th Street, North High School Road, Crawfordsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79 miles from Speedway, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 158 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 25th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crawfordsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Meridian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and Elkhart, IN.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
Turn left onto North High School Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road
Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, I 465 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
Continue on US Highway 31 North
Continue on North Meridian Street
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 19 North: Elkhart
Turn straight onto South Nappanee Street
Turn right
Continue on West Franklin Street
Turn right onto Pletcher Court
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkhart, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Speedway, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Speedway, IN
This is one driving day of about 158 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79 mi from Speedway, IN · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79 miles from Speedway, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elkhart, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.46 one way
$42.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $23.95 | $47.90 |
| premium | $4.15 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Speedway on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Elkhart on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
46°F
Chicago, IL
79 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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