How far is Jasper, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Jasper, IN to South Bend, IN is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jasper and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper and South Bend.
-
1
Start on Court House Square
2 m · 3 sec · Court House Square
-
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
52 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
-
4
Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
-
5
Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
-
6
Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
-
8
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
-
9
Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
-
10
Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
-
11
Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
-
13
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
-
19
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
-
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
-
21
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
-
22
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
-
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
-
24
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
-
25
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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.
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.
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 Jasper and Sunny near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jasper to South Bend?
The road trip is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 133.2 miles from Jasper and 133 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jasper and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 230.29 mi (370.61 km).
#1 Jasper
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3914400, -86.9311100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.94 | $79.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.