How far is Ardmore, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Ardmore, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Mishawaka.
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Start on Glenn Road
1059 ft · 52 sec · Glenn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Trail
1.4 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Trail
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Turn right onto Lincolnway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincolnway West
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Turn right onto Wilber Street
65 m · 6 sec · Wilber Street
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Turn slight left onto La Porte Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · La Porte Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street
97 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Chapin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Chapin Street
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Turn left onto West Sample Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sample Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Sample Street
1262 ft · 36 sec · East Sample Street
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Turn slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way West
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Way West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Mishawaka.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Way West
Turn right onto Lincoln Way West
4.26 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Mishawaka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Ardmore and 12.5 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near South Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bend.
South Bend station
Niles station
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 8.41 mi (13.54 km).
#1 Ardmore
Ardmore is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6892100, -86.3175100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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