How far is Mishawaka, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Richmond, IN is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Richmond.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincolnway West
1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway East
2989 ft · 55 sec · Lincolnway East
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Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
532 ft · 16 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Turn left onto County Road 20
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on West Mishawaka Road
5 mi · 9 min · West Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
1045 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
729 ft · 17 sec · County Road 20
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on Lincolnway East
12.8 mi · 21 min · Lincolnway East
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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
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Main Street
13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South 200 E
6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
3130 ft · 2 min · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Richmond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Harrison Street
Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 00h 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mishawaka and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Richmond?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Mishawaka and 111.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.65 one way or $53.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Westchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westchester.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.13 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.86 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $34.42 | $68.83 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $45.68 | $91.37 |
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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