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Trip from Harris, IN to Decatur, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

94.4 mi

152 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Harris, IN

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Decatur, IN

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 94.4-mile journey from Harris, Indiana, to Decatur, Indiana, with an estimated drive time of just over 2 hours. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to complete it without needing an overnight stay. Your primary companions on this drive will be US 30, Lafayette Street, and Michigan Road, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The straightforward nature of this drive makes it an easy addition to any Indiana itinerary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.2 miles from Harris, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 63.2 mi 1h 22m
Lafayette Street 18.9 mi 22m
Michigan Road 3.4 mi 4m
N Clinton Street 3 mi 4m
West Coliseum Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
North Clinton Street 1.2 mi 1m
Lima Road 1.1 mi 1m
4A Road 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 63.2 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harris, IN and Decatur, IN.

1

Start on 4A Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · 4A Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Michigan Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Michigan Road

168 ft · 9 sec · Michigan Road
4

Continue on Michigan Road

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Michigan Road
5

Continue on North Michigan Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Michigan Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
7

Merge onto US 30

63 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US 30
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on SR 930

0.4 mi · 30 sec · SR 930
9

Turn left onto SR 930

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on US 27

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
12

Continue on US 27

3.0 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Merge onto US 27

19 mi · 22 min · Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto US 224

0.5 mi · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 224

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this route is ideal for a morning departure, allowing ample time to reach Decatur and still have your afternoon free. With no designated stops in the data, you can tailor your breaks as needed, perhaps planning one around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a change in main road is over 63 miles on US 30. The total fuel cost is estimated at $14, so a full tank before you leave Harris should comfortably get you to Decatur.

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 47.2 miles from Harris, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Harris, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Harris, IN

This is one driving day of about 94.4 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Harris, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 63.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Roanoke, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roanoke, IN

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

Bourbon, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Larwill, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Harris, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

West End Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12607242938

Visit website

Famous Monster Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Indiana

0.3 mi

Soul Pig BBQ

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Indiana

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Java Bean Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+12607284000

Visit website

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

0.7 mi

Sorinna's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Indiana

0.2 mi

West End Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12607242938

Visit website

Famous Monster Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12607064040

Visit website

Soul Pig BBQ

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12603019800

The Galley

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12607248181

Visit website

Corner Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12602230244

Friendly Fox

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12603019158

Visit website

Pizza King of Decatur

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12607282151

Visit website

The Java Bean Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+12607284000

Visit website

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12607459164

Visit website

Sorinna's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12603073365

Visit website

D-Town Energy

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12603018116

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

Crescendo Coffee And More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12604088358

Visit website

Crescendo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12604078515

Visit website

Ivy Terra Plant Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.7

Plymouth, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 74.2

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Riverview Bar & Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12607243500

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 75.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Michigan Road

At end of road, turn left onto Michigan Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Michigan Road

Enter roundabout onto Michigan Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 30

Merge onto US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | US 27 / Lima Road

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lima Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
75.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 27 / Lafayette Street

Merge onto US 27 / Lafayette Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.76 one way

$29.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.20 $32.41
premium $4.89 $18.17 $36.33
diesel $5.61 $20.84 $41.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 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 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.26 $3.78
EV Truck/SUV 37.8 0 $13.22 $6.04

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harris, IN

Late night in Harris on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Decatur, IN

Late night in Decatur on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Roanoke, IN

47 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 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

2h 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 94.4-mile trip, with 67% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 63.2 miles on US 30, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the majority is highway, the transition onto Lafayette Street and Michigan Road will introduce you to the local road network as you approach your destination. This blend ensures a dynamic driving experience, moving from open highway cruising to more localized navigation.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.2 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Lafayette Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Michigan Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.6 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Michigan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

883 ft 791 ft

Total Climb

108 ft

Total Descent

142 ft

Highest Point

883 ft

~47.2 mi in

Elevation Range

92 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.2 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Michigan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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