How far is Mishawaka, IN from Zionsville, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Zionsville, IN is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Town 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 Zionsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Zionsville.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1996 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 116th Street
1 m · 1 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1071 ft · 31 sec · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street
38 m · 7 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
156 m · 14 sec · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street
44 m · 8 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street
30 m · 6 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1377 ft · 30 sec · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 116th Street
28 m · 5 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street
35 m · 6 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street
41 m · 8 sec · West 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 116th Street
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Continue on East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
945 ft · 23 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
47 m · 14 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Zionsville.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 45m
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 Zionsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mishawaka to Zionsville?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Mishawaka and 68.2 miles from Zionsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 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 Zionsville.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Zionsville. Straight-line distance: 118.35 mi (190.47 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zionsville
Town of Indiana
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9508700, -86.2619400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zionsville (-86.26194, 39.95087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.47 | $42.95 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $31.91 | $63.83 |
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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