Origin
Portage, IN
Night in Portage on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, IN to Mishawaka, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portage, IN
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Mishawaka, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 67.4-mile drive from Portage to Mishawaka, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 18 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Indiana Toll Road, Capital Avenue, and Lincoln Way East. With a projected fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. Since there are no designated stops, the flexibility of this shorter route means you can depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. It's a simple, direct path connecting two points within Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 58.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Capital Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Way East | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Willowcreek Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, IN and Mishawaka, IN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
434 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 80, I 90
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 80; I 90
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 83
Toward SR 331: Mishawaka
7
Continue on this road
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
8
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto SR 331
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Capital Avenue
10
Turn right onto SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
SR 933
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Portage, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 66.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Willowcreek Road
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 331: Mishawaka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 83
Toward SR 331: Mishawaka
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
SR 933 / Lincoln Way East
Turn right onto SR 933 / Lincoln Way East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.10
Indiana Toll Road
(58.6 mi)
$4.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Mishawaka, IN
Late night in Mishawaka on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Lake Park, IN
34 mi in
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 67.4-mile journey, with a highway share of 0%. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 58.6 miles on the Indiana Toll Road, the overall character is less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating local thoroughfares. This means you'll likely experience more frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between main roads like Capital Avenue and Lincoln Way East. The drive offers a practical connection rather than a scenic exploration, keeping you engaged with the immediate surroundings as you travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.6 mi on Indiana Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Willowcreek Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 67.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.6 miles on Indiana Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.10 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mishawaka, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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