How far is Mishawaka, IN from Valparaiso, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Valparaiso, IN is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Valparaiso.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left onto Capital Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Capital Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
693 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1332 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
51.8 mi · 56 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
2369 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East 600 North
1868 ft · 53 sec · East 600 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Calumet Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Calumet Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Calumet Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto Hickory Street
139 m · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
55 m · 10 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
117 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Valparaiso.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Mishawaka and 33.6 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mishawaka and Valparaiso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 48.45 mi (77.97 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-87.06114, 41.47309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
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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