Where is Mishawaka, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Mishawaka Located? - Mishawaka is a city located in the St. Joseph County of Indiana, United States. Mishawaka lies between 37.6792 Degrees North latitudes and 95.4572 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Mishawaka Located?

Mishawaka is a city located in the St. Joseph County of Indiana, United States. Mishawaka lies between 37.6792 Degrees North latitudes and 95.4572 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Mishawaka city is 51063 people and the city has a total area of 17.65 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Mishawaka, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMishawaka
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionEast North Central (Midwestern United States)
Latitude41.6619° N
Longitude86.1586° W
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Land Area17.65 sq mi
Water Area0.17 sq mi
Total Area17.82 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)51,063
Population DensityApproximately 2,893 per sq mi
ZIP Codes46544, 46545, 46546
Area Code574
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-49968
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Mishawaka

CategoryInformation
Airport NameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA CodeSBN
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 80/90 (Indiana Toll Road), State Road 23, State Road 331, U.S. Highway 20 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at South Bend Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTranspo public bus service
  • Interstate 80/90 (Indiana Toll Road) – Major interstate providing regional access to Chicago, Toledo, and northern Indiana.
  • State Road 23 – Primary north–south route connecting Mishawaka with South Bend and Granger.
  • State Road 331 – Links Mishawaka with Bremen and surrounding communities to the south.
  • U.S. Highway 20 – Major east–west highway connecting the South Bend metropolitan area with northwestern Indiana and Ohio.

Top Places to Visit in Mishawaka, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Merrifield ParkPark
Battell ParkPark
Shiojiri Niwa Japanese GardenBotanical Garden
RiverwalkRecreation Trail
University Park MallShopping Center
Mishawaka RiverwalkRiverfront Park
Hannah Lindahl Children's MuseumMuseum
Normain Heights ParkPark
Potawatomi ZooZoo
University of Notre DameHistoric Campus

Driving Distances from Mishawaka, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
South BendIndiana510 minutes
GrangerIndiana510 minutes
ElkhartIndiana1420 minutes
NilesMichigan1320 minutes
GoshenIndiana2430 minutes
PlymouthIndiana2835 minutes
La PorteIndiana3945 minutes
Benton HarborMichigan4250 minutes
Michigan CityIndiana4955 minutes
ChicagoIllinois941 hour 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Mishawaka, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Bethel UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian liberal arts education
Indiana University South BendPublicUniversityRegional undergraduate and graduate programs
University of Notre DamePrivateUniversityResearch and nationally recognized academics
Holy Cross CollegePrivateCollegeCatholic liberal arts education
Ivy Tech Community College – South Bend CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education

Waterbodies in Mishawaka, Indiana

St. Joseph River, Juday Creek, Baugo Creek, Christiana Creek, Pinhook Lake, Kamm Island, Twin Branch Ditch, Indiana-Michigan River Corridor.

Stadiums in Mishawaka

Steel Stadium, TCU School Field, Notre Dame Stadium, Four Winds Field, Joyce Center.

Mishawaka, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Mishawaka was founded in the early 1830s along the St. Joseph River, where waterpower encouraged industrial development.
  • During the nineteenth century, the city became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World" because of its successful peppermint oil production.
  • Mishawaka also earned recognition as the "Princess City" due to its thriving rubber manufacturing industry led by companies such as Ball Band.
  • The city's economy diversified throughout the twentieth century with growth in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education.
  • Today, Mishawaka is a key part of the South Bend metropolitan area and is known for its riverfront parks, shopping districts, and proximity to the University of Notre Dame.

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