How far is Avon, IN from Mishawaka, IN?

The driving distance from Avon, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.46 mi
02h 57m
Flight
131.82 mi
212.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.82 mi
Kilometers
212.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.46 mi
Kilometers
263.06 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mishawaka
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Mishawaka
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Miami
IN

Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States

From Avon
78.6 mi
01h 28m
To Mishawaka
84.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Mishawaka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Mishawaka.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockville Road

    947 ft · 45 sec · Rockville Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Rockville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka

    1848 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Street

    2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Mishawaka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
122 mi · 75%
I 465 North
17.2 mi · 11%
Rockville Road
7.5 mi · 5%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.22 mi · 2%
Bremen Highway
1.42 mi · 1%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

120 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 28m from Avon
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon and Sunny near Mishawaka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Mishawaka?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Avon and 84.8 miles from Mishawaka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon and Sunny near Mishawaka.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Miami, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.

RAIL

Lafayette station

70 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

92 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

95 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 131.82 mi (212.15 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Mishawaka

#2 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-86.399721, 39.762851)
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Mishawaka. The current time is 20:24:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.