How far is Battle Ground, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Battle Ground, IN to South Bend, IN is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and South Bend.
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Start on South Winans Street
81 m · 13 sec · South Winans Street
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Turn right onto Tipton Street
69 m · 15 sec · Tipton Street
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Turn left onto S Railroad Street
809 ft · 23 sec · S Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North Street
25 m · 4 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2649 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pretty Prairie Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Pretty Prairie Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grant Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Road
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Turn left onto Old State Road 25
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road 25
1121 ft · 22 sec · Old State Road 25
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Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on South Cicott Street
2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Eel River Avenue
555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward South Bend
1484 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 53 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 Battle Ground 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Battle Ground to South Bend?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Battle Ground and 51.6 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 86.84 mi (139.75 km).
#1 Battle Ground
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.5083700, -86.8416800 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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 17, 2026
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