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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.98 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.18 mi
109.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.18 mi
Kilometers
109.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.33 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Mon, Jul 27, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Mishawaka
Mon, Jul 27, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mishawaka
2026-07-27T07:23
Arrive Schererville
Mon, Jul 27, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Trail Creek
IN

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Mishawaka
40.4 mi
00h 53m
To Schererville
40.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  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

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Western Avenue

    13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1289 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schererville, VA Clinic

    103 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 81st Avenue

    2518 ft · 52 sec · East 81st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
27.5 mi · 34%
West Western Avenue
24.6 mi · 30%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9.61 mi · 12%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
6.19 mi · 8%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 4%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trail Creek
00h 53m from Mishawaka
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Michigan City

5 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo

14 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

14 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

41 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.73 km).

Mishawaka

#1 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Mishawaka (-86.15862, 41.66199)
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jul 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mishawaka, IN and Schererville, IN. The current time in Mishawaka is 07:23:22, although it is 06:23:22 in Schererville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.