Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Junction of Highway #31 |
North to Potato Creek State Park. A variety of natural habitats await the visitor to this park including the 327 acre Worster Lake. Camping
Electric / 287 sites
Horsemen's Electric / 70 sites
Youth Tent Areas
Camp Store
Dumping Station.
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Listed are State Parks in Indiana. |
Brown County
Chain O' Lakes
Charlestown
Clifty Falls
Falls of the Ohio
Fort Harrison
Harmonie
Indiana Dunes
Lincoln
McCormick's Creek
Mounds
O'Bannon Woods
Ouabache
Pokagon
Potato Creek
Prophetstown
Shades
Shakamak
Spring Mill
Summit Lake
Tippecanoe River
Turkey Run
Versailles
Whitewater Memorial.
The following is Indiana State Reservoir List. Brookville Lake
Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA)
Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)
Hardy Lake
J. Edward Roush Lake (Huntington Lake)
Mississinewa Lake
Monroe Lake
Patoka Lake
Salamonie Lake.
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| 2.7 4.4 |
Access to Lake of the Woods, Indiana |
South of the highway - 2 miles. |
| 3.4 5.5 |
Access to community of Bremen, Indiana |
South of the highway. |
| 5.3 8.6 |
Junction of Highway #106 |
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| 6.1 9.8 |
Access to Indiana State police |
South of the highway. |
| 7.6 12.2 |
Junction of Highway #331 |
Access to to the community of Bremen, Indiana. North to communities of Wyatt, Indiana, Woodland, Indiana and Mishawaka, Indiana. |
| 9.1 14.7 |
Junction of Highway #106 |
Access to community of Bremen, Indiana. |
| 10.9 17.5 |
Access to RV Park |
North side of highway. |
| 11.6 18.6 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 13.4 21.6 |
Elkhart County, Indiana |
Western boundary. Elkhart County was one of the first areas settled in Northern Indiana. In 1830. The city of Goshen serves as the county seat. Other incorporated cities and towns within Elkhart County are Elkhart, Indiana, Bristol, Indiana, Middlebury, Indiana, Millersburg, Indiana, Nappanee, Indiana and Wakarusa, Indiana.
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| 14.9 24.0 |
City of Nappanee, Indiana |
Nappanee is the center of one of the largest Amish settlements in the United States. Nearly 2,500 Old Order Amish live, work and interact with residents and visitors. In the hustle and bustle of the new millennium, the Amish connect with one another heart to heart in a way that is often foreign to the modern mindset. |
| 15.8 25.4 |
City of Nappanee, Indiana |
Nappanee attractions; Amish Acres, Borkholder Dutch Village's Antique and Collectibles Auction and Indoor Flea Market.
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| 15.9 25.6 |
Access to Nappanee Community Park |
Junction of Highway #19 - South to Noblesville, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana; North to Wakausa, Indiana and Elkhart, Indiana. |
| 16.2 26.0 |
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City of Nappanee, Indiana. |
| 17.1 27.5 |
Access to lodging |
South side of highway. |
| 17.4 28.0 |
Services and gas at the highway |
North side of highway. |
| 19.4 31.2 |
Access to Nappanee Municipal Airport |
North side of highway. |
| 19.8 31.8 |
View from highway |
Photo view of Indiana's cornfields. |
| 20.2 32.5 |
Access to community of Foraker, Indiana |
15 miles North. Access to Gravelton, Indiana - South of the highway. |
| 24.4 39.2 |
Junction of Highway #15 |
North to communities of Goshen, Indiana and Bristol, Indiana; South to Warsaw, Indiana, Wabash, Indiana and Marion, Indiana. Services, gas and diesel available - South side of the highway. South access to Laketon Bog Nature Preserve. 32 acres of peat bog between a line of bluffs and the Eel River, fed by seepage from the bluffs. Some rare wildflowers, like ladyslipper orchids,are found here; also a lot of other more common species, such as marsh marigold, trillium and skunk cabbage. This is the southernmost stand of tamarack trees in the state. Also in the understory are cranberry, dwarf birch and tons of cattail, honeysuckle and dogwood. Makes for an interesting walk; the thrity-two acres seems larger. There is a boardwalk through the boggy portion to the forested area. |
| 28.2 45.4 |
County Roadway #29 |
North side of the highway. |
| 28.8 46.4 |
View from highway |
Junction of Highway #13 South to Syracuse, Indiana, Urbana, Indiana and Wabash, Indiana. Note: Highway #13 overlaps Highway #6 East at this point. |
| 29.8 47.9 |
County Roadway #133 |
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| 32.5 52.3 |
Junction of Highway #33 |
North to communities of Benton, Indiana, Goshen, Indiana and Dunlap, Indiana. Note: Highway #13 leaves Highway #6 and heads North to Millersburg, Indiana, Middlebury, Indiana and White Pigeon, Indiana. Highway #33 overlaps Highway #6 here. |
| 33.1 53.3 |
Community of Wawasee, Indiana |
County Roadway #43. Access to Lake Wawasee - South of the highway. |
| 34.2 55.1 |
Noble County |
Western boundary. When visiting Noble County, stop by the Visitors Center located in the little log cabin on U.S. Rt. 6 just west of Kendallville! You'll find brochures, maps, post cards, festival & event lists, lake information. The following lakes & Boat Launches are accessable in Noble County - Bear Lake
Big Lake
Crane Lake
Cree Lake
Crooked Lake
Diamond Lake
Eagle Lake
Engle Lake
Indian Village Lake
Knapp Lake
Loon Lake
Mallard Roost on Elkhart River
Sacarider Lake
Sand-River Lakes, Chain-O-Lakes
Skinner Lake
Smalley Lake
Sparta Lake
Sylvan Lake
Upper Long Lake
West Lakes
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| 35.6 57.3 |
Access to campground |
South side of highway. |
| 35.9 57.7 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 36.8 59.2 |
Community of Ligonier, Indiana |
Ligonier entertains many tourists every year who want to see some of our attractions, from the Indiana Historic Radio Museum to the Jennie Thompson Gardens and the Ligonier Historical Museum, including our world-famous Marshmallow Festival.
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| 37.0 59.6 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 37.7 60.6 |
Junction of Highway #5 |
North to Shipshewana, Indiana; South to Cromwell, Indiana, Wilmot, Indiana and Huntington, Indiana. Services and fuel available - South side of highway. Note: Highway #33 overlap ends here, heads South to communities of Merriam, Indiana, Churbusco, Indiana and Fort. Wayne, Indiana. |
| 37.9 61.0 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 40.2 64.7 |
Access to community of Topeka, Indiana |
North of the highway. Topeka was settled in the spring of 1832. Originally, the settlement was named 'Hawpatch.'
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| 42.9 69.0 |
Community of Wawaka |
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| 46.3 74.5 |
Junction of Highway #9 |
South to Albion, Indiana and Columbia City, Indiana. Note: Highway #9 overlaps Highway #6 at this point. South access to Chain O'Lakes State Park, eight connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Noble County. Camping,
Electric / 331 sites
Non-Electric / 49 sites
Primitive / 33 sites
Rally Camp / 4 sites
Canoe Camp
Youth Tent Areas
Campground Reservations
Camp Store
Dumping Station.
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| 47.5 76.4 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 47.5 76.4 |
Community of Brimfield, Indiana |
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| 49.1 79.0 |
Junction of Highway #9 |
North to communitites of Wolcottville, Indiana and Valentine, Indiana. Services and fuel - North side of highway. Note: Highway #9 overlap ends at this point. Access to Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area. Has restored open water wetlands (356 acres), 17 miles of river, impoundments of 263 acres, and lakes (266 acres). Small mouth bass, trout, catfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, redear, rough fish, and bluegill are some of the primary species found here. Wild turkeys, deer, doves, quals, furbearers, quails, waterfowl, rabbits, and pheasants are usually hunted at this WMA.
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| 52.0 83.7 |
Access to the Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site |
North of the highway. 'The Cabin in Wildflower Woods' lies nestled on the shore of Sylvan Lake, near Rome City, Indiana. It is the former home of Gene Stratton-Porter, one of Indiana's most widely read authors and one of the world's first and best nature photographers.
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| 52.8 85.0 |
City of Kendallville, Indiana |
Take a leisurely walk down Historic Main Street located in the heart of downtown Kendallville and enjoy the stunning architecture and quaint small town shops. Popular attractions are the Mid-America Windmill Museum, Apple Festival, Bluegrass Festival. |
| 53.6 86.3 |
Junction of Highway #3 South |
Access to Lisbon, Indiana, Swan, Indiana and Fort. Wayne, Indiana. Note: Highway #3 overlaps Highway #6 at this point. |
| 53.9 86.7 |
Services, gas and diesel available |
North side of highway. |
| 54.3 87.4 |
Junction of Highway #3 North |
Access to communities of Bongo,Indiana and Brighton, Indiana. Note: Highway #3 overlap ends at this point. |
| 54.4 87.6 |
Main Street |
Services and fuel at the highway - South side. |
| 54.9 88.4 |
Access to Bixler lake and campgrounds |
South side of highway. |
| 55.5 89.3 |
Services and fuel at the highway |
South side of highway. |
| 56.7 91.3 |
Access to Walmart |
North side of highway. |
| 58.4 94.0 |
DeKalb County |
Western boundary. DeKalb County is the home of multiple museums showcasing the history of automobiles, trucks, railroads, aircraft and military hardware. Museums: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, World War II Victory Museum, Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum, Hoosier Air Museum, Garrett Historical Railroad Musuem, DeKalb County History Museum. |
| 60.4 97.2 |
Junction of Highway #327 |
Access to Helmer - North of the highway. Note: Highway #327 overlaps Highway #6 at this point. |
| 60.7 97.7 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 60.8 97.8 |
Access to community of Corunna, Indiana |
Note: Highway #327 overlap ends here, South to community of Garrett, Indiana. |
| 61.8 99.4 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 65.2 105.0 |
Services, gas and diesel available at the highway |
North side of highway. |
| 65.6 105.6 |
Junction of Interstate Highway #69 |
South to Fort. Wayne, Indiana; North to Lansing, Indiana. Access to the Pokagon State Park - North of the highway. Pokagon State Park is located near Angola off I-69. Natural lakes abound in this area and the park borders on Lake James and Snow Lake which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing.Camping
Electric / 200 sites
Non-Electric / 73 sites
Camp, Group
Youth Tent Areas
Dumping Station
Camp Store. South access to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum & the National Automotive and Truck Museum.
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| 66.9 107.6 |
Access to lodging |
South side of highway.
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| 67.1 108.0 |
Community of Waterloo, Indiana |
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| 67.5 108.7 |
Junction of Highway #427 |
Access to communities of Hamilton, Indiana, Edon, Indiana - North side of highway. Services and gas available - South side of highway. |
| 69.6 112.0 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 74.3 119.6 |
View from highway - Photo - Butler - Welcome highway sign |
Community of Butler, Indiana. |
| 74.4 119.8 |
Services, gas and diesel available at the highway |
North side of highway. |
| 74.8 120.4 |
View from highway  |
City of Butler. |
| 75.2 121.0 |
Broadway Street |
Junction of Highway #1 - North to community of Ellis, Indiana ; South to Leo-Cedarville, Indiana. |
| 78.7 126.7 |
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