How far is New Castle, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Mishawaka.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
20.1 mi · 30 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
48 m · 3 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
94 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
87 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Pendleton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisherburg Avenue
1128 ft · 20 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
111.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
1848 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway
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Continue on Union Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on South Church Street
2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Mishawaka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 31 North
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Castle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from New Castle and 83 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around New Castle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
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 Miami.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 126.64 mi (203.81 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $28.93 | $57.86 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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