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Trip from Jasper, IN to Mishawaka, IN

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

269.6 mi

434 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m

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

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Downtown Jasper, IN, IN

Jasper, IN

Jacob Postuma

Downtown Mishawaka, IN, IN

Mishawaka, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Jasper, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 269.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Meridian Street, I 69, Newton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.3 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.8 miles from Jasper, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Jasper, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 269.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 118.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 137.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 269.6 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: at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
137.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue
7
137.9 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
137.9 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

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

Use the right lane.
7
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Meridian Street 118.3 mi 2h 25m
I 69 95.9 mi 1h 47m
Newton Street 20.4 mi 23m
South John F Kennedy Avenue 17 mi 22m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway 3.2 mi 3m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
Bremen Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Meridian Street — 118.3 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Court House Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Court House Square
2

Turn right onto West 6th Street

169 ft · 11 sec · West 6th Street
3

Turn right onto US 231; SR 56

20 mi · 23 min · Newton Street
4

Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
5

Turn left onto US 231

17 mi · 22 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
7

Merge onto I 69

84 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
10

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
11

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
17

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
18

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway
19

Merge onto US 31

118 mi · 2 hr 25 min · North Meridian Street
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
21

Merge onto US 20

3.2 mi · 3 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
23

Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bremen Highway
24

Continue on Union Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Union Street
25

Continue on South Church Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Church Street
26

Turn right onto SR 933

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Way East
27

Arrive at destination

SR 933

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.8 miles from Jasper, IN, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.8 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, IN

This is one driving day of about 269.6 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasper, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 118.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.8 mi from Jasper, IN · 2h 35m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

135 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.8 miles from Jasper, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.95 one way

$81.90 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $45.14 $90.28
premium $4.80 $50.89 $101.79
diesel $5.64 $59.90 $119.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.9 0 $28.31 $12.94
Efficient EV 67.4 0 $23.59 $10.78
EV Truck/SUV 107.8 1 $37.74 $17.25

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Jasper, IN

Morning in Jasper on Monday

Local time

7:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mishawaka, IN

Morning in Mishawaka on Monday

Local time

7:37 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

5h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jasper, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 269.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, I 69, Newton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.8 miles from Jasper, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 269.6 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: at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jasper, IN to Mishawaka, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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