Origin
Mishawaka, IN
Evening in Mishawaka on Thursday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mishawaka, IN
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Ardmore, IN
Ian Porce
Trip Overview
The drive from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 9.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Way East, Lincolnway West, Ardmore Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Lincoln Way East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 9.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Way East is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near South Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (West LaSalle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Glenn Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Michigan Street
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West LaSalle Avenue
Turn left onto West LaSalle Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Glenn Road
Turn right onto Glenn Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Lincolnway West | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Ardmore Trail | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincolnway East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West LaSalle Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Glenn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Way East
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka, IN and Ardmore, IN.
1
Start on SR 933
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Michigan Street
5
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
6
Turn left onto West LaSalle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West LaSalle Avenue
7
Continue on US 20 Business
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincolnway West
8
Turn slight left onto Ardmore Trail
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ardmore Trail
9
Turn right onto Glenn Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Glenn Road
10
Arrive at destination
Glenn Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ardmore, IN
Evening in Ardmore on Thursday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
22m 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 Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 9.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Way East, Lincolnway West, Ardmore Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Mishawaka, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 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.
The drive from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (West LaSalle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Glenn Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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