How far is Mishawaka, IN from Martinsville, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Martinsville, IN is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.53 mi
03h 49m
Flight
155.01 mi
249.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.53 mi
Kilometers
292.14 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Martinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Kokomo
IN

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

From Mishawaka
90.8 mi
01h 54m
To Martinsville
90.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    768 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1946 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Reuben Drive

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Reuben Drive

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 61%
I 69 South
22.1 mi · 12%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 11%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.61 mi · 2%
East Morgan Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kokomo
01h 54m from Mishawaka
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Kokomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Mishawaka and 90.7 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Martinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Kokomo

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

81 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Martinsville (-86.42833, 39.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.51
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $24.76 $49.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.56 $57.11
Premium $4.99 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $6.62 $42.44 $84.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mishawaka and Martinsville. The current time is 14:44:05.

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.