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

The driving distance from Hagerstown, IN to South Bend, IN is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
171.73 mi
03h 11m
Flight
135.03 mi
217.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.03 mi
Kilometers
217.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.73 mi
Kilometers
276.38 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, May 5, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Tue, May 5, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-05-05T04:09
Arrive South Bend
Tue, May 5, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Hagerstown
84.3 mi
01h 35m
To South Bend
87.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Hagerstown and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    19.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

    1688 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East State Road 18

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East State Road 18

  11. 11

    Continue on West Delphi Avenue

    939 ft · 14 sec · West Delphi Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    148 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue

    2919 ft · 50 sec · North Wabash Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Wabash Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 187 West

    2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West

  17. 17

    Continue on South Wabash Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 10 min · North 500 West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 16

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16

  24. 24

    Continue on East 1000 North

    11.1 mi · 16 min · East 1000 North

  25. 25

    Turn right

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 600 North
29 mi · 17%
South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 7%
East 1000 North
11.1 mi · 6%
East State Road 18
6.5 mi · 4%
North 500 West
6.39 mi · 4%
US 35 North
5.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

54.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 35m from Hagerstown
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown to South Bend?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Hagerstown and 87.4 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 135.03 mi (217.31 km).

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#1 Hagerstown

High school in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana

Population1,684
Coordinates39.9111600, -85.1616300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.161732, 39.911162)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.94 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.88 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 Hagerstown and South Bend. The current time is 04:09:49.

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.