How far is Mishawaka, IN from Clarksville, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Clarksville, IN is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.51 mi
05h 08m
Flight
233.47 mi
375.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.74 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.51 mi
Kilometers
411.21 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-04-22T19:02
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:42 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
Carmel
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Mishawaka
127.9 mi
02h 34m
To Clarksville
127.6 mi
02h 34m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Boulevard

    1007 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    1322 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    991 ft · 35 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 43%
East Southport Road
101 mi · 40%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.61 mi · 1%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
02h 34m from Mishawaka
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mishawaka and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Mishawaka and 127.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mishawaka and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmel.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

24 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

67 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

68 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 233.47 mi (375.74 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Clarksville (-85.75996, 38.29674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.13 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.26 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

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 Clarksville. The current time is 19:02:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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