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

The driving distance from Huntingburg, IN to South Bend, IN is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
273.25 mi
04h 50m
Flight
236.8 mi
381.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.8 mi
Kilometers
381.09 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.25 mi
Kilometers
439.75 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingburg
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingburg
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 Huntingburg
136.7 mi
02h 25m
To South Bend
136.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  16. 16

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingburg 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 44%
South John F Kennedy Avenue
113 mi · 42%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 7%
North Main Street
7.02 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
236.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 25m from Huntingburg
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg to South Bend?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 136.7 miles from Huntingburg and 136.6 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 236.8 mi (381.09 km).

Huntingburg

#1 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-86.954996, 38.298886)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.70
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.35 $72.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.65 $44.86 $89.73
Diesel $5.30 $51.13 $102.26

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 Huntingburg and South Bend. The current time is 23:42:31.

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.