How far is Mishawaka, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Cedar Lake.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left onto Church Street
2046 ft · 47 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on Bremen Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bremen Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 20 West
1868 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago
1289 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2668 ft · 55 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
73 m · 10 sec · North Court Street
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lakeshore Drive
4 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 33 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 48 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn left onto West 135th Place
978 ft · 43 sec · West 135th Place
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Continue on Doffin Street
1104 ft · 54 sec · Doffin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 54 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Lauerman Street
692 ft · 30 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Cedar Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
27.3 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 Likely leaving Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Michigan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Mishawaka and 44.4 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mishawaka and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan City
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 Michigan City.
Michigan City
New Buffalo
New Buffalo, Michigan
Gary, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 69.46 mi (111.78 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
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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