How far is Mishawaka, IN from Ardmore, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Ardmore, IN is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.64 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.41 mi
13.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.64 mi
Kilometers
15.51 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-04-23T12:37
Arrive Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mishawaka
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Bend
IN

The most populous city in St.

From Mishawaka
4.8 mi
00h 11m
To Ardmore
4.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East

  3. 3

    Continue on East Monroe Street

    2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    158 m · 20 sec · South Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2686 ft · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West LaSalle Avenue

    1092 ft · 35 sec · West LaSalle Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Lincolnway West

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Ardmore Trail

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Trail

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glenn Road

    1059 ft · 47 sec · Glenn Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glenn Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Ardmore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way East
4.5 mi · 47%
Lincolnway West
2.06 mi · 21%
Ardmore Trail
1.42 mi · 15%
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.51 mi · 5%
East Monroe Street
0.41 mi · 4%
Lincolnway East
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way East

Start on Lincoln Way East

4.5 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bend
00h 11m from Mishawaka
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mishawaka and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

South Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Mishawaka and 4.8 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mishawaka and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near South Bend

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

3 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

17 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

23 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

35 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 8.41 mi (13.54 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Ardmore is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6892100, -86.3175100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Ardmore (-86.31751, 41.68921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.29 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.56
0.68 gal · 2.58 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.28 $2.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.45 $2.89
Premium $4.65 $1.58 $3.16
Diesel $5.30 $1.80 $3.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mishawaka and Ardmore. The current time is 12:37:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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