How far is Auburn, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Mishawaka.
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Start on West 7th Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto E 300 N
8.1 mi · 9 min · E 300 N
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
107 m · 18 sec · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
11.3 mi · 16 min · US Highway 6
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Turn right
18.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto County Road 20
727 ft · 15 sec · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
1034 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
5 mi · 9 min · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
532 ft · 19 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Turn left onto Lincolnway East
2989 ft · 51 sec · Lincolnway East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway West
1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way East
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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 Auburn 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
18.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ligonier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Auburn and 40.6 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Ligonier
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 Ligonier.
Elkhart station
Waterloo
South Bend station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 60.43 mi (97.26 km).
#1 Auburn
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.3669900, -85.0588600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.86 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.81 | $23.61 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
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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