How far is Blooming Grove, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, IN to South Bend, IN is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and South Bend.
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Start on Stone Church Road
10 m · 7 sec · Stone Church Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
2544 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
2486 ft · 55 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
128 m · 11 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Park Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Park Road
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
2689 ft · 1 min · West 30th Street
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Turn right
22 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Take the ramp right
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East State Road 18
6.5 mi · 8 min · East State Road 18
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Continue on West Delphi Avenue
939 ft · 14 sec · West Delphi Avenue
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Continue on West 2nd Street
148 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 50 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 10 min · North 500 West
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Turn left onto State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Continue on East 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · East 1000 North
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Turn right
54.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Blooming Grove 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
54.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blooming Grove 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 Blooming Grove to South Bend?
The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Blooming Grove and 110.7 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
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 Shadeland.
Waterloo
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 163.02 mi (262.36 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.5022700, -85.0646800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
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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