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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.51 mi
03h 31m
Flight
132.77 mi
213.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.77 mi
Kilometers
213.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.51 mi
Kilometers
240.62 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Dunkirk
IN

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

From Mishawaka
74.8 mi
01h 45m
To Danville
74.7 mi
01h 45m

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

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Danville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1113 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East County Road 250 North

    2821 ft · 48 sec · East County Road 250 North

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Washington Street

    653 ft · 23 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto IN-47

    2 mi · 4 min · IN-47

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1133 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  29. 29

    Continue on North State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 100 West

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 West

  31. 31

    Continue on Urban Street

    2549 ft · 50 sec · Urban Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Cross Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
42 mi · 28%
Burlington Avenue
29.3 mi · 20%
North Jackson Street
10.9 mi · 7%
South Lebanon Street
8.59 mi · 6%
Indianapolis
6.92 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
6.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk
01h 45m from Mishawaka
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

56 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

67 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

87 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Danville. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mishawaka and Danville. The current time is 23:24:11.

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.