How far is Kendallville, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Kendallville, IN to South Bend, IN is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendallville and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendallville and South Bend.
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Start on East Rush Street
14 m · 6 sec · East Rush Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West North Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp left
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
43.5 mi · 47 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
1.4 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 Kendallville 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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
43.5 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kendallville 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 Kendallville to South Bend?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Kendallville and 38.7 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kendallville and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kendallville and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 53.6 mi (86.26 km).
#1 Kendallville
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 9,893 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -85.2649800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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