How far is Mishawaka, IN from Schererville, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Schererville, IN is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Schererville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Schererville.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left onto Church Street
2046 ft · 47 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on Bremen Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bremen Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 20 West
1868 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago
1289 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schererville, VA Clinic
103 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto East 81st Avenue
2518 ft · 52 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Anna Street
10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schererville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Schererville?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Trail Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Mishawaka and 40.6 miles from Schererville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mishawaka and Schererville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mishawaka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schererville.
Stop Ideas Near Trail Creek
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 Trail Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.73 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schererville
Town in northwest Indiana, USA
| Population | 28,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.4789200, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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