How far is Mishawaka, IN from Danville, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Danville, IN is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Danville.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street
24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East County Road 250 North
2821 ft · 48 sec · East County Road 250 North
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Continue on Washington Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
653 ft · 23 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto IN-47
2 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
1133 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Lebanon Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West
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Continue on North State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 100 West
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West
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Continue on Urban Street
2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Danville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Burlington Avenue
Continue straight
27.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mishawaka and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Danville?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Dunkirk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Mishawaka and 74.7 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mishawaka and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Danville. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,241 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606000, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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