How far is Arcadia, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Arcadia, IN to South Bend, IN is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and South Bend.
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Start on Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
2463 ft · 38 sec · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South 150 West
2.6 mi · 4 min · South 150 West
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
2925 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
132 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
78.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
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Turn right onto East Navarre Street
40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and South Bend.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 200 South
Continue straight
78.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arcadia and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to South Bend?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Arcadia and 58 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arcadia and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
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 Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 104.84 mi (168.72 km).
#1 Arcadia
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 40.1758700, -86.0216500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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