How far is Mishawaka, IN from Wabash, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Wabash, IN is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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 Marshall County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Wabash.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Wabash.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street
24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North
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Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Hill Street
951 ft · 28 sec · West Hill Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
106 m · 11 sec · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
20 m · 3 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 Wabash.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Michigan Street
Continue straight
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wabash.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Wabash?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Mishawaka and 42.3 miles from Wabash.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 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 Wabash.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Wabash. Straight-line distance: 62.24 mi (100.16 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wabash
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 9,845 |
| Coordinates | 40.7978200, -85.8205400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabash (-85.82054, 40.79782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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