How far is Albion, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to South Bend, IN is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.83 mi
03h 47m
Flight
204.93 mi
329.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.93 mi
Kilometers
329.8 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.83 mi
Kilometers
361.83 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Return by in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-19T09:14
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Albion
112 mi
01h 53m
To South Bend
112.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 53%
East Main Street
70.9 mi · 32%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 8%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

119 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 53m from Albion
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Albion and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to South Bend?

The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Albion and 112.9 miles from South Bend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Albion and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 204.93 mi (329.8 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road 256 (-85.73413, 38.743667)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and South Bend. The current time is 09:14:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.