Driving Directions to Leesburg, IN

Leesburg is a small town in Kosciusko County, located about five miles east of Warsaw along State Road 15. It does not sit on any major highway, which is part of its appeal — getting there requires leaving the main corridors and driving through the rural heart of Northern Indiana's lake country. The drive in is half the experience. Below are directions from five common starting points.

From Indianapolis (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, 140 miles)

Take US-31 North from Indianapolis. This is the most direct route and is toll-free. US-31 runs through Kokomo, Peru, and continues north through rural Fulton County to Plymouth. At Warsaw, take the US-30 East / SR-15 North exit. Follow SR-15 North through Warsaw. Continue on SR-15 past Warsaw's east side for approximately 5 miles. Leesburg is along SR-15 on the right side of the road.

The drive is straightforward and almost entirely on divided highway until you reach the Warsaw area. The stretch of US-31 between Peru and Warsaw is rural and can be dark at night — watch for deer, particularly in the fall. Once you reach Warsaw, you are only minutes from Leesburg.

From Fort Wayne (approximately 1 hour, 55 miles)

Take US-30 West from Fort Wayne. US-30 is a four-lane divided highway that runs west through Columbia City and on toward Warsaw. At Warsaw, watch for the SR-15 North exit. Take SR-15 North and continue for approximately 5 miles to Leesburg.

This is one of the easier drives in the area. US-30 is well-maintained and moves at highway speed through mostly flat agricultural country. Columbia City, about halfway between Fort Wayne and Warsaw, is a good stopping point if you need gas or food. The final stretch on SR-15 from Warsaw to Leesburg passes through a mix of residential and rural areas with lake access roads branching off on both sides.

From Chicago (approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, 155 miles)

Take I-90 East (the Chicago Skyway) into Indiana. The Skyway becomes the Indiana Toll Road. Stay on the toll road (I-80/I-90) eastbound past Gary. At Exit 72 (US-31 South), head south on US-31 toward Plymouth and Warsaw. At Warsaw, take US-30 East / SR-15 North. Follow SR-15 North for about 5 miles to Leesburg.

An alternate route avoids the toll road entirely: take I-65 South from the Chicago area to US-30 East near Valparaiso. Follow US-30 East across Northern Indiana through Plymouth and on to Warsaw. This route is about 20 minutes longer but saves the toll charges, which run $8-10 from the Skyway to the Warsaw-area exits. The US-30 route is flat, mostly four-lane, and passes through some of the most productive farmland in the state.

From South Bend (approximately 50 minutes, 45 miles)

Take US-33 South from South Bend through Elkhart and Goshen. At Goshen, continue south on US-33 toward Warsaw. As you approach Warsaw from the north, US-33 joins US-30. Follow US-30 East through Warsaw to the SR-15 junction. Take SR-15 North for approximately 5 miles to Leesburg.

This route runs through the Elkhart-Goshen corridor, which is the busiest stretch of the drive. Traffic through Elkhart and Goshen can be moderate during commute hours, but it is rarely a serious delay. Once past Goshen, the drive south to Warsaw is rural and peaceful. You can also take SR-15 South directly from Goshen, which runs through Milford and into the Leesburg area — this route is slightly more scenic but adds a few minutes.

From Warsaw (approximately 10 minutes, 5 miles)

Take SR-15 North from Warsaw. Leesburg is about 5 miles north of Warsaw's center, and the drive takes roughly 10 minutes. SR-15 runs northeast out of Warsaw past residential neighborhoods and then through open country before reaching Leesburg. The road is two lanes through this stretch and passes close to Tippecanoe Lake on the east side.

If you are coming from the north side of Warsaw or from the Winona Lake area, you can also reach Leesburg via County Road 250 East or the Old Road 15 corridor. These are country roads that add a minute or two but pass through some of the prettiest lake-adjacent landscape in the county. Either way, Warsaw to Leesburg is a short, easy drive that feels more like heading out to the lake than going to another town.