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Trip from Griffith, IN to Mishawaka, IN

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

75.2 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Griffith, IN, IN

Griffith, IN

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Mishawaka, IN, IN

Mishawaka, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Griffith, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 32.7 miles on Borman Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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

37.6 miles from Griffith, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 75.2 miles, with most of the trip on Borman Expressway and SR 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 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 19 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 32.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Borman Expressway and SR 2. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Burr Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Burr Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | Burr Street

Turn left onto Burr Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
36.9 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South...
5
61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plym...
5
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka

Towns Along This Route

Between Griffith, IN and Mishawaka, IN, road signs point toward Bend and Plymouth.

Bend

36.9 mi in | ~47m

Plymouth

61.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Borman Expressway 32.7 mi 37m
SR 2 12.5 mi 16m
US 20 11.7 mi 16m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway 9.2 mi 10m
Bremen Highway 1.4 mi 2m
North Colfax Street 1.4 mi 3m
Burr Street 1.3 mi 2m
Lincoln Way East 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Borman Expressway — 32.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Griffith, IN and Mishawaka, IN.

1

Start on East Miller Street

232 ft · 15 sec · East Miller Street
2

Turn left onto North Wood Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Wood Street
3

Turn right onto East Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Elm Street
4

Turn left onto North Colfax Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Colfax Street
5

Turn right onto US 6 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road
6

Turn left onto Burr Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Burr Street
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
8

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

33 mi · 37 min · Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
10

Merge onto US 20

12 mi · 16 min · US 20
11

Continue on SR 2

12 mi · 16 min · SR 2
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
13

Merge onto US 20; US 31

9.2 mi · 10 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
15

Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bremen Highway
16

Continue on Union Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Union Street
17

Continue on South Church Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Church Street
18

Turn right onto SR 933

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Way East
19

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 37.6 miles from Griffith, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 75.2 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 48m 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 24m

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 Griffith, 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 Griffith, IN

This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Griffith, 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 32.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Griffith, IN · 48m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

38 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Griffith, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 near mile 20.8
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.42 one way

$22.84 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
premium $4.80 $14.20 $28.39
diesel $5.64 $16.71 $33.41

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: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Griffith, IN

Morning in Griffith on Monday

Local time

6:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mishawaka, IN

Morning in Mishawaka on Monday

Local time

7:31 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m 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 Griffith, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 37.6 miles from Griffith, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Burr Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Griffith, IN and Mishawaka, IN, road signs point toward Bend and Plymouth.

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