Origin
Mishawaka, IN
Afternoon in Mishawaka on Tuesday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mishawaka, IN to North Madison, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
236.4 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
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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North Madison, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mishawaka, IN to North Madison, IN covers 236.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, US 421, South Michigan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.96 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
118.2 miles from Mishawaka, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 236.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and US 421. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.5 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and US 421. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 126.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 236.4 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 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
126.4 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
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 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
126.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
132.3 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
8
147.6 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
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 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
147.7 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 93.5 mi | 1h 56m |
| US 421 | 41.4 mi | 46m |
| South Michigan Street | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 22.4 mi | 33m |
| South Adams Street | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| I 69 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka, IN and North Madison, IN.
1
Start on SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
4
Continue on Bremen Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Bremen Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 20 West
6
Merge onto US 20
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
8
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
9
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
10
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
11
Continue on US 31
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 31
12
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
13
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
14
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
15
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
16
Turn right onto US 31
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
20
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
21
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
24
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 421
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
39 mi
·
42 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
27
Take the exit onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 421
Exit 132
Toward US 421: Greensburg
28
Turn right onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 421
29
Continue on US 421
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
30
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Ireland Street
31
Turn left onto US 421; SR 46
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
32
Turn slight right onto US 421
22 mi
·
33 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
33
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; US 421
34
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129
21 mi
·
30 min
·
South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
35
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Road
36
Turn right onto SR 62
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Clifty Drive
37
Turn left onto Cragmont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cragmont Street
38
Arrive at destination
Cragmont Street
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 118.2 miles from Mishawaka, IN, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.2 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Madison, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN
This is one driving day of about 236.4 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mishawaka, 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 US 31 for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.2 mi from Mishawaka, IN · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.2 miles from Mishawaka, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
Arriving in North Madison, IN
The final approach into North Madison, 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 North Madison, 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
$36.96 one way
$73.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.49 | $90.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.19 | $104.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.10 | $15.13 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
North Madison, IN
Afternoon in North Madison on Tuesday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
28 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
5h 6m 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 Mishawaka, IN to North Madison, IN covers 236.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, US 421, South Michigan Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.2 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 $36.96 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 30 significant decision points across 236.4 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 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mishawaka, IN to North Madison, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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