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

The driving distance from Flora, IN to South Bend, IN is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.79 mi
01h 19m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.54 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Flora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Walnut
IN

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana

From Flora
36.1 mi
00h 39m
To South Bend
35.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West James Drive

    156 m · 27 sec · West James Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive

    627 ft · 34 sec · South Hillcrest Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Business US-31

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Business US-31

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business US-31
68.6 mi · 95%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 4%
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
South Hillcrest Drive
0.12 mi
North Michigan Street
0.11 mi
West James Drive
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Business US-31

Continue straight

67.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut
00h 39m from Flora
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flora to South Bend?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Flora and 35.7 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

56 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

60 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

81 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.32 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,998
Coordinates40.7339300, -86.0999900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Street (-86.09999, 40.733794)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and South Bend. The current time is 01:05:05.

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.