How far is Dunlap, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Dunlap, IN to South Bend, IN is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunlap and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and South Bend.
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Start on County Road 13
655 ft · 26 sec · County Road 13
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit left
2403 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ironwood Drive
1525 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Ironwood Road
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Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2 mi · 5 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway East
1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East
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Continue on East Monroe Street
2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Street
158 m · 20 sec · 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 Dunlap and South Bend.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dunlap 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 Dunlap to South Bend?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Dunlap and 11.6 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunlap and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Osceola
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 Osceola.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).
#1 Dunlap
Small city in Iowa
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.6378300, -85.9216600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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