How far is East Chicago, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from East Chicago, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Human settlement in LaPorte 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 East Chicago and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chicago and Mishawaka.
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Start on East Columbus Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Columbus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cline Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
747 ft · 13 sec · Cline Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 912 South: Cline Avenue
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cline Avenue
1798 ft · 24 sec · Cline Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll Road: Gary Avenue
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Cline Avenue
2242 ft · 45 sec · Cline Avenue
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Keep slight left
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Gary Road
590 ft · 16 sec · Gary Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90
2772 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
72.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 331: Mishawaka
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Capital Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 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 East Chicago and Mishawaka.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
72.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving East Chicago 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 East Chicago to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from East Chicago and 37.8 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chicago and Mishawaka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chicago and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 66.93 mi (107.72 km).
#1 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.6392000, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
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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