How far is Richmond, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 194.5 miles (313 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Mishawaka.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
2629 ft · 40 sec
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Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
18.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto County Road 20
727 ft · 15 sec · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
1034 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
5 mi · 9 min · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
532 ft · 19 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Turn left onto Lincolnway East
2989 ft · 51 sec · Lincolnway East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway West
1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
3.1 mi · 5 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 Richmond and Mishawaka.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 194.5 miles (313 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Richmond and 110.9 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Westchester
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 Westchester.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.13 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.49 | $52.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $45.42 | $90.84 |
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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