How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to South Bend, IN is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.02 mi
01h 22m
Flight
53.26 mi
85.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.47 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
LaPorte
IN

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

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
35.7 mi
00h 41m
To South Bend
32.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    924 ft · 26 sec · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 100 South

    5 mi · 10 min · West 100 South

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South State Road 2

    50 m · 3 sec · South State Road 2

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Road 2

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Division Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Division Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Indiana Toll Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
45.5 mi · 67%
West 100 South
4.96 mi · 7%
West Division Road
4.31 mi · 6%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 3%
South State Road 2
1.24 mi · 2%
SR 933
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaPorte
00h 41m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to South Bend?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 32.3 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and South Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near LaPorte

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

20 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

21 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 53.26 mi (85.71 km).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Lakes of the Four Seasons is 23:25:44, although it is 00:25:44 in South Bend.

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.