How far is Brookston, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Brookston, IN to South Bend, IN is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookston and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookston and South Bend.
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Start on South Railroad Street
13 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · East 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
16.1 mi · 20 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 Brookston 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookston 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 Brookston to South Bend?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 50.1 miles from Brookston and 50.3 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Brookston and Sunny 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 Brookston and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 81.28 mi (130.8 km).
#1 Brookston
City in St.
| Population | 1,541 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028100, -86.8672300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
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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