This 134.7-mile drive from Fishers, IN to Mishawaka, IN takes approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. Predominantly a highway-focused journey, it sticks to major routes like US 31 and IN-37, with Sheridan Avenue also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for traversing the Midwest. This route offers a straightforward path between two Indiana locations, making it a convenient choice for those looking to connect these points efficiently. You'll find it's a direct and uncomplicated way to get from your starting point to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
111.7 mi
2h 17m
IN-37
6.3 mi
8m
Sheridan Avenue
6.3 mi
9m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
3.2 mi
3m
East Conner Street
1.5 mi
2m
Bremen Highway
1.4 mi
2m
Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi
1m
Union Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft·21 sec·Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4
Merge onto SR 37
2.3 mi·3 min·IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi·56 sec·IN-37
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi·4 min·IN-37
7
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·East Conner Street
8
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·12 sec·Westfield Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
36 ft·0 sec·Sheridan Avenue
10
Continue on SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·Sheridan Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
154 ft·2 sec·Sheridan Avenue
12
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi·6 min·Sheridan Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 31 North: Kokomo
14
Merge onto US 31
112 mi·2 hr 17 min·US 31
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
16
Merge onto US 20
3.2 mi·3 min·Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka
18
Turn straight onto Bremen Highway
1.4 mi·2 min·Bremen Highway
19
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Union Street
20
Continue on South Church Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·South Church Street
21
Turn right onto SR 933
1.1 mi·1 min·Lincoln Way East
22
Arrive at destination
SR 933
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous day excursion. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 111 miles on US 31. Planning your departure time to avoid peak Indiana traffic, especially around larger towns along US 31, will ensure the smoothest journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mishawaka, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 111.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in|SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.2 mi into trip|~16m in|Sheridan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.06 one way
$42.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.12
$46.24
premium
$4.89
$25.92
$51.84
diesel
$5.61
$29.74
$59.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.47
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.79
$5.39
EV Truck/SUV
53.9
0
$18.86
$8.62
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night
in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mishawaka, IN
Late night
in Mishawaka on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 90% of this trip, meaning you'll be covering ground efficiently on well-maintained roads. The majority of your journey, a continuous stretch of 111.7 miles, will be on US 31, providing a consistent driving experience. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of IN-37 and Sheridan Avenue might offer slight variations in scenery and traffic patterns as you progress. This route generally keeps you moving at a good pace, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Mishawaka, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.
Mishawaka is in Northern Indiana. The town is named after Princess Mishawaka of the Potowatomi tribe. Its adjacent twin city is South Bend, Indiana, which is west of the city. The St. Joseph River runs through downtown where a new riverwalk is still being constructed. Though South Bend has a great deal to offer in terms of tourist attractions, Mishawaka also has quite a few things to see and do. Notre Dame and South Bend are a short drive away if boredom begins to take over.
Between South Bend and Mishawaka, Mishawaka has more wealth and business despite a smaller population. AM General has a plant on the south side of town and there are many suburban-style strip malls and outlet malls along north Grape Rd. and Main St.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 134.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mishawaka, IN before heading back.
