How far is Ligonier, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Ligonier, IN to South Bend, IN is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ligonier and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier and South Bend.
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Start on Pigeon Street
12 m · 6 sec · Pigeon Street
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Turn left onto North Cavin Street
43 m · 9 sec · North Cavin Street
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Turn right onto Lincolnway West
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincolnway West
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Continue on County Road 50
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 50
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Continue on State Road 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit left
2403 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ironwood Drive
1525 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Ironwood Road
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Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2 mi · 5 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway East
1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East
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Continue on East Monroe Street
2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Street
158 m · 20 sec · 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 Ligonier 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
Turn right
19.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Ligonier 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 Ligonier to South Bend?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Ligonier and 26 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ligonier and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Dunlap
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 Dunlap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).
#1 Ligonier
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,411 |
| Coordinates | 41.4658800, -85.5874800 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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