How far is Merrillville, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Merrillville, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Township in Starke County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrillville and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillville and Mishawaka.
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Start on Indian Trail
1156 ft · 53 sec · Indian Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1.6 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East 61st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
26.8 mi · 30 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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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 Merrillville 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.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
26.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Merrillville 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 Merrillville to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Merrillville and 39.5 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Merrillville 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 around Merrillville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrillville and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 61.94 mi (99.69 km).
#1 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
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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