How far is Kosciusko County, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Kosciusko County, IN to South Bend, IN is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kosciusko County and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko County and South Bend.
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Start on North Lake Street
2770 ft · 55 sec · North Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fox Farm Road
4 m · 1 sec · Fox Farm Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fox Farm Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fox Farm Road
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Turn right onto North 150 West
1.3 km · 2 min · North 150 West
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 28 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 Kosciusko County and South Bend.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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22.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kosciusko County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kosciusko County to South Bend?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Kosciusko County and 24.7 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kosciusko County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko County and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 36.44 mi (58.64 km).
#1 Kosciusko County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 78,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2441000, -85.8607200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.91 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $8.72 | $17.45 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
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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