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

The driving distance from Boonville, IN to South Bend, IN is about 315 miles (506.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
315 mi
05h 10m
Flight
256.9 mi
413.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.9 mi
Kilometers
413.44 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
315 mi
Kilometers
506.95 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Boonville
Sun, May 31, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonville
2026-05-30T16:55
Arrive South Bend
Sat, May 30, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Boonville
157.6 mi
02h 35m
To South Bend
157.5 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    52 m · 4 sec · State Road 61

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    135 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 61: Boonville, Lynnville

    1569 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    2901 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  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 Boonville and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
163 mi · 52%
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 38%
State Road 61
9.5 mi · 3%
SR 61
9.48 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 35m from Boonville
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boonville 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 Boonville to South Bend?

The road trip is about 315 miles (506.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Boonville and 157.5 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boonville and South Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boonville and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 256.9 mi (413.44 km).

Boonville

#1 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-87.274336, 38.049213)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.08 L · about $41.93
Round trip
$83.87
22.24 gal · 84.16 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.93 $83.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.29 $94.59
Premium $4.65 $51.75 $103.50
Diesel $5.30 $58.98 $117.96

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Boonville, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Boonville is 16:55:18, although it is 17:55:18 in South Bend.

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.