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

The driving distance from Ingalls, IN to South Bend, IN is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.56 mi
02h 37m
Flight
121.53 mi
195.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.53 mi
Kilometers
195.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Fri, May 1, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ingalls
Fri, May 1, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingalls
2026-05-01T08:44
Arrive South Bend
Fri, May 1, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingalls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flora
IN

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

From Ingalls
69.7 mi
01h 18m
To South Bend
69.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Huston Street

    1390 ft · 1 min · Huston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pendleton Pike

    594 ft · 16 sec · West Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Reformatory Road

    1594 ft · 46 sec · West Reformatory Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 750 West

    92 m · 9 sec · 750 West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1000 South

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1000 South

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisherburg Avenue

    1128 ft · 20 sec · Fisherburg Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls 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
31 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
113 mi · 81%
Sheridan Avenue
6.27 mi · 4%
East Conner Street
2.73 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Pendleton Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
West 1000 South
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 North

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 18m from Ingalls
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ingalls and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Ingalls and 69.9 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ingalls and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 121.53 mi (195.58 km).

Ingalls

#1 Ingalls

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population2,780
Coordinates39.9569900, -85.8052600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-85.805261, 39.956932)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ingalls and South Bend. The current time is 08:44:52.

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.