How far is Mishawaka, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Jeffersonville.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
1515 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
2590 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East 10th Street
128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Wall Street
1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto Watt Street
795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Jeffersonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Southport Road
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mishawaka and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 128.9 miles from Mishawaka and 132.4 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mishawaka and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Carmel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 234.9 mi (378.04 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
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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