How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Mishawaka, IN?

The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.29 mi
02h 30m
Flight
124.04 mi
199.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.04 mi
Kilometers
199.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.29 mi
Kilometers
224.17 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mishawaka
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Broad Ripple
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Ripple
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Mishawaka
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broad Ripple
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
Peru
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Broad Ripple
68.6 mi
01h 15m
To Mishawaka
70.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Broad Ripple and Mishawaka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Mishawaka.

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Avenue

    1100 ft · 56 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue

    1219 ft · 47 sec · Broad Ripple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 71st Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  8. 8

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  9. 9

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

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1848 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
126 mi · 91%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.22 mi · 2%
Bremen Highway
1.42 mi · 1%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 1%
Lincoln Way East
1.07 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
0.94 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
01h 15m from Broad Ripple
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple and Sunny near Mishawaka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Ripple to Mishawaka?

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Broad Ripple and 70.7 miles from Mishawaka.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Sunny near Mishawaka.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peru, 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 Peru.

RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

94 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Elkhart station

103 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 124.04 mi (199.63 km).

Broad Ripple

#1 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Mishawaka

#2 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Avenue (-86.141859, 39.866719)
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 Broad Ripple and Mishawaka. The current time is 20:24:31.

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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.