How far is Huntington, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Huntington, IN to South Bend, IN is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and South Bend.
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Start on Cherry Street
34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Park Drive
107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road
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Turn right onto North Binkley Road
2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road
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Turn left
35.7 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North
2528 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · 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 Huntington 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
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35.7 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington 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 Huntington to South Bend?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Huntington and 42.2 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Etna Green
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 Etna Green.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.96 km).
#1 Huntington
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,052 |
| Coordinates | 40.8831000, -85.4974800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
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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