Origin
New Albany, IN
Morning in New Albany on Monday
Local time
8:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, IN to Mishawaka, IN
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
259.2 mi
417 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, IN
Niki Clark
Mishawaka, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 65, I 69 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 $39.37 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
129.6 miles from New Albany, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from New Albany, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m, 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 35 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 105.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 259.2 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
105.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
7
127.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
127.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 118.3 mi | 2h 25m |
| I 65 | 96.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 69 | 14 mi | 16m |
| I 265 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on State Street
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 150
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64; US 150
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 265; SR 62
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 65
97 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
13
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
15
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
16
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
18
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
19
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
24
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
25
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
26
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
27
Merge onto US 31
118 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
North Meridian Street
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
29
Merge onto US 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
31
Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bremen Highway
32
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
33
Continue on South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Church Street
34
Turn right onto SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
35
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 129.6 miles from New Albany, IN, or about 2h 28m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 28m 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 11m
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 New Albany, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 New Albany, IN
This is one driving day of about 259.2 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Albany, 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 129.6 mi from New Albany, IN · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 129.6 miles from New Albany, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.37 one way
$78.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.59 | $115.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.68 | $10.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.29 | $16.59 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Mishawaka, IN
Morning in Mishawaka on Monday
Local time
8:40 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 12m 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 New Albany, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, I 65, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.6 miles from New Albany, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.37 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 22 significant decision points across 259.2 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Albany, IN to Mishawaka, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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