There are
2,315 mi
from Salinas, CA to Elkhart, IN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 16 hours to go from Salinas, California to Elkhart, Indiana.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Elkhart, IN) is 1,927.78 mi.
2,315 mi = 3,725.59 kms