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

The driving distance from Ardmore, IN to South Bend, IN is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.19 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.5 mi
5.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.5 mi
Kilometers
5.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.19 mi
Kilometers
6.74 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roseland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Ardmore
2 mi
00h 06m
To South Bend
2.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glenn Road

    1059 ft · 52 sec · Glenn Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Trail

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincolnway West

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincolnway West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Marion Street

    2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Marion Street

    101 m · 15 sec · West Marion Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Michigan Street

    71 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
214.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincolnway West
1.79 mi · 43%
Ardmore Trail
1.42 mi · 34%
West Marion Street
0.47 mi · 11%
Glenn Road
0.2 mi · 5%
North Michigan Street
0.13 mi · 3%
East Navarre Street
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincolnway West

Turn right onto Lincolnway West

1.79 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 06m from Ardmore
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Ardmore and 2.2 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roseland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Bend station

5 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

13 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

24 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

32 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 3.5 mi (5.64 km).

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#1 Ardmore

Ardmore is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6892100, -86.3175100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenn Road (-86.317491, 41.68921)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.13
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.57 $1.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.64 $1.28
Premium $4.65 $0.70 $1.40
Diesel $5.30 $0.80 $1.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and South Bend. The current time is 06:43:47.

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.