How far is Mishawaka, IN from Lebanon, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Lebanon, IN is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.43 mi
02h 58m
Flight
112.67 mi
181.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.67 mi
Kilometers
181.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.43 mi
Kilometers
201.86 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Fri, Oct 16, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-10-15T20:29
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mishawaka
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fulton
IN

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

From Mishawaka
62.8 mi
01h 29m
To Lebanon
62.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 25 min · North Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lebanon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
42 mi · 34%
Burlington Avenue
29.3 mi · 23%
North Jackson Street
16.4 mi · 13%
Washington Avenue
6.1 mi · 5%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.61 mi · 3%
Bremen Highway
1.26 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 29m from Mishawaka
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mishawaka and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Mishawaka and 62.7 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

75 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

85 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 112.67 mi (181.32 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Indiana, United States

Population16,120
Coordinates40.0483700, -86.4691700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Lebanon (-86.46917, 40.04837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.99 $22.05 $44.09
Diesel $6.62 $29.26 $58.53

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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There is no time difference between Mishawaka and Lebanon. The current time is 20:29:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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