How far is Mishawaka, IN from Warsaw, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Warsaw.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn right onto Capital Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Avenue
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Continue on Elm Road
1920 ft · 29 sec · Elm Road
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Turn left onto US 20 East
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 19 South: Wakarusa, Nappanee
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Nappanee Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · South Nappanee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nappanee Street
39 m · 2 sec · Nappanee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Nappanee Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Nappanee Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Miriam Street
1014 ft · 35 sec · North Miriam Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right
14.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East Center Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Warsaw.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Nappanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Mishawaka and 23.6 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Nappanee
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 Nappanee.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 33.29 mi (53.57 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warsaw
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381000, -85.8530500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
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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