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

The driving distance from Attica, IN to South Bend, IN is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.19 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.21 mi
175.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.19 mi
Kilometers
215.96 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Mon, May 4, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Attica
Mon, May 4, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-05-04T10:46
Arrive South Bend
Mon, May 4, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Attica
67.5 mi
01h 17m
To South Bend
66.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Perry Street

    554 ft · 23 sec · South Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Jackson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Parkway North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  13. 13

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica 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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michigan Avenue
64.9 mi · 48%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 24%
East Jackson Street
10.3 mi · 8%
Old US Highway 231
2.74 mi · 2%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Michigan Avenue

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
01h 17m from Attica
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Attica and 66.7 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logansport, 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 Logansport.

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.75 km).

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#1 Attica

City in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana

Population3,324
Coordinates40.2942000, -87.2489000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.248855, 40.294227)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and South Bend. The current time is 10:46:03.

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.