How far is Martinsville, IN from Mishawaka, IN?

The driving distance from Martinsville, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.11 mi
03h 17m
Flight
155.01 mi
249.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.11 mi
Kilometers
294.69 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Martinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsville
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kokomo
IN

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

From Martinsville
89 mi
01h 38m
To Mishawaka
94.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Morgan Street

    3133 ft · 2 min · East Morgan Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 39

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Road 39

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  12. 12

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  13. 13

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

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1848 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Church Street

    2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
122 mi · 67%
State Road 39
44.9 mi · 25%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.22 mi · 2%
Bremen Highway
1.42 mi · 1%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 1%
US 31 North
1.27 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kokomo
01h 38m from Martinsville
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to Mishawaka?

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 89 miles from Martinsville and 94.1 miles from Mishawaka.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Martinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.

Stop Ideas Near Kokomo

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

81 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Mishawaka

#2 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: East Morgan Street (-86.42833, 39.427853)
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.90
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $24.95 $49.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.78 $57.56
Premium $4.99 $32.22 $64.44
Diesel $6.62 $42.77 $85.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsville and Mishawaka. The current time is 12:59:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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