Origin
Crown Point, IN
Morning in Crown Point on Monday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crown Point, IN to Mishawaka, IN
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crown Point, IN
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Mishawaka, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crown Point, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 79.5 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 Borman Expressway, SR 2, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on Borman Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.08 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
39.7 miles from Crown Point, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 79.5 miles, with most of the trip on Borman Expressway and SR 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on Borman Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Borman Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Borman Expressway and SR 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 79.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 259B
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...
6
14.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...
Towns Along This Route
Between Crown Point, IN and Mishawaka, IN, road signs point toward Detroit, Bend and Plymouth.
Detroit
13.3 mi in
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~19m
Bend
41.2 mi in
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~51m
Plymouth
65.8 mi in
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~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Borman Expressway | 26.8 mi | 29m |
| SR 2 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| US 20 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Bremen Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Way East | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Joliet Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Borman Expressway
— 26.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on US 231; SR 55
46 ft
·
6 sec
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South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 113th Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 53
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 109th Avenue
6
Continue on East 109th Avenue
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 65
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 259B
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
11
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
13
Merge onto US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
14
Continue on SR 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
16
Merge onto US 20; US 31
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
18
Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bremen Highway
19
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
20
Continue on South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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South Church Street
21
Turn right onto SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
22
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 39.7 miles from Crown Point, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 79.5 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 49m 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 Crown Point, 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 Crown Point, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crown Point, 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 Borman Expressway for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Crown Point, IN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Crown Point, 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
$12.08 one way
$24.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Morning in Mishawaka on Monday
Local time
8:50 AM
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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 Crown Point, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 79.5 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 Borman Expressway, SR 2, US 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Crown Point, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.08 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 79.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Crown Point, IN and Mishawaka, IN, road signs point toward Detroit, Bend and Plymouth.
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