How far is LaPorte, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from LaPorte, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaPorte and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPorte and Mishawaka.
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Start on Lincolnway
8.3 mi · 13 min · Lincolnway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward SR 2 East: South Bend
13 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto SR 2 East: South Bend
840 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
1848 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway
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Continue on Union Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on South Church Street
2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street
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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 LaPorte and Mishawaka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 2 East
Continue straight
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving LaPorte 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 LaPorte to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from LaPorte and 19.8 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between LaPorte and Mishawaka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around LaPorte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaPorte and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 29.33 mi (47.21 km).
#1 LaPorte
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 22,053 |
| Coordinates | 41.6106000, -86.7225200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
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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