How far is Lowell, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Mishawaka.
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Start on Shady Lane
1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2158 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
118.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Lowell and Mishawaka.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
118 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Slight Chance 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 Lowell to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kokomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Lowell and 96.3 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Kokomo
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 Kokomo.
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 166.81 mi (268.46 km).
#1 Lowell
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 39.2531069, -85.9463839 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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