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

The driving distance from Avilla, IN to South Bend, IN is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.91 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.72 mi
91.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.91 mi
Kilometers
130.22 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Avilla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avilla
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avilla
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
Benton
IN

Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Avilla
34.5 mi
00h 46m
To South Bend
46.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Old SR 3

    2702 ft · 54 sec · North Old SR 3

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3061 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto E 300 N

    8.1 mi · 9 min · E 300 N

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    107 m · 18 sec · North Orange Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    11.3 mi · 16 min · US Highway 6

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    2403 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ironwood Drive

    1525 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ironwood Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Ironwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Ironwood Drive

    2 mi · 5 min · South Ironwood Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East

  20. 20

    Continue on East Monroe Street

    2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    158 m · 20 sec · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avilla 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 17%
US Highway 6
11.8 mi · 15%
E 300 N
8.07 mi · 10%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 4%
West Albion Road
2.38 mi · 3%
South Ironwood Drive
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 46m from Avilla
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avilla and Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Avilla and 46.4 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

26 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

48 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

60 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avilla and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.28 km).

Avilla

#1 Avilla

Human settlement in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,474
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.2388600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.23886, 41.36588)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 Avilla and South Bend. The current time is 22:52:02.

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.