How far is Lawrence, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to South Bend, IN is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and South Bend.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto McCoy Street
150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn right onto Pendleton Pike
3160 ft · 1 min · Pendleton Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 465 North
1668 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
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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 Lawrence 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence 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 Lawrence to South Bend?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 68.7 miles from Lawrence and 68.8 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 128 mi (206 km).
#1 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
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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