How far is Mishawaka, IN from Brownsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Brownsburg, IN is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 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
153.24 mi
03h 17m
Flight
126.28 mi
203.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.28 mi
Kilometers
203.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.24 mi
Kilometers
246.61 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Brownsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 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 Mishawaka
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
Flora
IN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

From Mishawaka
76.7 mi
01h 38m
To Brownsburg
76.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bremen Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bremen Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 20 West

    1868 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Street

    1984 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West 38th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dandy Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dandy Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crawfordsville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Crawfordsville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 72%
I 465 South
7.91 mi · 5%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 4%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.61 mi · 2%
Crawfordsville Road
3.29 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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
+26.9 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 38m from Mishawaka
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Mishawaka and 76.6 miles from Brownsburg.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Brownsburg. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.22 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Brownsburg

#2 Brownsburg

Town in Indiana, United States

Population27,597
Coordinates39.8433800, -86.3977700
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Brownsburg (-86.39777, 39.84338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mishawaka and Brownsburg. The current time is 19:01:38.

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.