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

The driving distance from Corydon, IN to South Bend, IN is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.58 mi
04h 34m
Flight
239.94 mi
386.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.94 mi
Kilometers
386.15 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.58 mi
Kilometers
441.89 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, May 5, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Corydon
Tue, May 5, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corydon
2026-05-05T13:50
Arrive South Bend
Tue, May 5, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corydon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Corydon
136.6 mi
02h 17m
To South Bend
137.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    552 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1219 ft · 25 sec · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1410 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  25. 25

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corydon and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 43%
I 65 North
97.8 mi · 36%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 6%
State Road 135
16.8 mi · 6%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

119 mi · 02h 28m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 17m from Corydon
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corydon and 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 Corydon to South Bend?

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Corydon and 137.9 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Corydon and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 239.94 mi (386.15 km).

Corydon

#1 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-86.122063, 38.212013)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.68 L · about $36.54
Round trip
$73.08
19.38 gal · 73.36 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.54 $73.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.21 $82.42
Premium $4.65 $45.10 $90.19
Diesel $5.30 $51.40 $102.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corydon and South Bend. The current time is 13:50:29.

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.