Origin
Auburn, IN
Afternoon in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, IN
Dominik Gryzbon
Mishawaka, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, US Highway 6, West 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Auburn, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near SR 3; SR 8.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SR 3; SR 8): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (SR 9 / North Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (West Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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SR 3; SR 8
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 8
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
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SR 9 / North Orange Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North Orange Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
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West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 33; SR 13
Turn right onto US 33; SR 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
SR 933 / Lincolnway East
Turn left onto SR 933 / Lincolnway East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 18.8 mi | 32m |
| US Highway 6 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| West 7th Street | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| E 300 N | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East Mishawaka Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| North 290 West | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Way East | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| SR 3 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 18.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on SR 8
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 8
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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SR 3; SR 8
3
Turn left onto SR 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
E 300 N
4
Continue on SR 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto SR 9
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Orange Street
6
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
7
Continue on West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albion Road
8
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 290 West
9
Turn left onto US 6
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 6
10
Turn right onto US 33; SR 13
19 mi
·
32 min
·
US 33; SR 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Road 20
12
Continue on East Mishawaka Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Mishawaka Road
13
Continue on CR 20
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 20
14
Continue on CR 20
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Mishawaka Road
15
Continue on CR 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 20
16
Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ash Road;West County Line Road
17
Turn left onto SR 933
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lincolnway East
18
Continue on SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way West
19
Continue on SR 933
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lincolnway West
20
Continue on SR 933
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Way East
21
Arrive at destination
SR 933
Trip Plan
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 34.6 miles from Auburn, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 69.2 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 47m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mishawaka, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, IN
This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 33 for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Auburn, IN · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 69.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Auburn, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mishawaka, IN
The final approach into Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Mishawaka, IN
Afternoon in Mishawaka on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, US Highway 6, West 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Auburn, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SR 3; SR 8): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (SR 9 / North Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (West Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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