How far is Harrison, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Harrison, IN to South Bend, IN is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrison and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and South Bend.
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Start on Bolton Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Bolton Road
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Turn right
60.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street
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Turn left 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 Harrison 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
60.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Harrison and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrison to South Bend?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Harrison and 110.5 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrison and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Morocco
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 Morocco.
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Gilman
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 161.07 mi (259.22 km).
#1 Harrison
Township in Harrison County, Indiana
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 39.5286500, -87.4222400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.25 | $72.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.32 | $82.64 |
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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