How far is Mishawaka, IN from North Madison, IN?

The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to North Madison, IN is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
236.41 mi
05h 06m
Flight
203.97 mi
328.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.97 mi
Kilometers
328.25 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.41 mi
Kilometers
380.47 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Madison
Fri, Oct 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Fri, Oct 16, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-10-15T19:30
Arrive North Madison
Fri, Oct 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Mishawaka
118.2 mi
02h 33m
To North Madison
118.2 mi
02h 33m

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
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and North Madison.

  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

    8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    20.7 mi · 31 min · South Adams Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Clifty Drive

    2655 ft · 52 sec · Clifty Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Cragmont Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Cragmont Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cragmont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 47%
I 74 East
39 mi · 16%
South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 9%
South Adams Street
20.7 mi · 9%
I 465 East
15.4 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 2%
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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
204 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 33m from Mishawaka
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to North Madison?

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Mishawaka and 118.2 miles from North Madison.

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

The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.21 one way or $64.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 203.97 mi (328.25 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
North Madison

#2 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: North Madison (-85.39663, 38.76784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $32.21
Round trip
$64.42
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $32.21 $64.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $37.15 $74.31
Premium $4.99 $41.60 $83.20
Diesel $6.62 $55.22 $110.44

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 North Madison. The current time is 19:30:47.

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.