Origin
North Madison, IN
Night in North Madison on Sunday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
238.3 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mishawaka, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 238.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clifty Drive, Lanier Drive, Poplar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.20 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
119.2 miles from North Madison, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 238.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clifty Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clifty Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lanier Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Roads 3 & 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Clifty Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Madison, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on Cragmont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cragmont Street
2
Turn left onto Clifty Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifty Drive
3
Turn right onto Lanier Drive
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Lanier Drive
4
Turn right onto Poplar Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Poplar Street
5
Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Roads 3 & 7
6
Continue on South State Street
18 mi
·
27 min
·
South State Street
7
Continue on State Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
9
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 65 North: Indianapolis
11
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southport Road
13
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Southport Road
15
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
16
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
17
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
21
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Keystone Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
24
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
28
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
29
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
118 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
North Meridian Street
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
31
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
32
Take the exit slight right toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
33
Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bremen Highway
34
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
35
Continue on South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Church Street
36
Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
37
Arrive at your destination
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 119.2 miles from North Madison, IN, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 North Madison, 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 North Madison, IN
This is one driving day of about 238.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Madison, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.2 mi from North Madison, IN · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 119.2 miles from North Madison, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.20 one way
$72.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.90 | $79.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.94 | $105.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.02 | $11.44 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.3 | 1 | $33.36 | $15.25 |
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
Mishawaka, IN
Night in Mishawaka on Sunday
Local time
9:08 PM
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
28 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
4h 16m 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 North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN covers 238.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clifty Drive, Lanier Drive, Poplar Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.2 miles from North Madison, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.20 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 straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Madison, IN to Mishawaka, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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