How far is Mishawaka, IN from New Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to New Haven, IN is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
82.57 mi
02h 02m
Flight
72.04 mi
115.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.04 mi
Kilometers
115.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.57 mi
Kilometers
132.89 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Cromwell
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Mishawaka
41.2 mi
01h 01m
To New Haven
41.4 mi
01h 01m

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
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    2989 ft · 55 sec · Lincolnway East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road

    532 ft · 16 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 20

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20

  7. 7

    Continue on West Mishawaka Road

    5 mi · 9 min · West Mishawaka Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 20

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20

  9. 9

    Continue on East Mishawaka Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 20

    729 ft · 17 sec · County Road 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Elkhart Road

    935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    12.8 mi · 21 min · Lincolnway East

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lincolnway South

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1172 ft · 53 sec · College Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 21%
Main Street
16.6 mi · 20%
Lincolnway East
13.4 mi · 16%
West Coliseum Boulevard
11.3 mi · 14%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.76 mi · 7%
West Mishawaka Road
4.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lincolnway South

Turn right onto Lincolnway South

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 01m from Mishawaka
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mishawaka and Chance Rain Showers near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to New Haven?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Mishawaka and 41.4 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Chance Rain Showers near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

43 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

49 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

72 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 72.04 mi (115.94 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: New Haven (-85.01441, 41.0706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.96 $25.93
Premium $4.99 $14.52 $29.03
Diesel $6.62 $19.27 $38.53

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 New Haven. The current time is 17:24:50.

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.