How far is Minster, OH from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Minster, OH to South Bend, IN is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minster and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minster and South Bend.
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Start on East 4th Street
52 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
9.2 mi · 16 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 33
15 mi · 20 min · United States Highway 33
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2729 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on State Street
1070 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Walcott Street
1122 ft · 15 sec · Walcott Street
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Turn right onto Decatur Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Decatur Road
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Continue on Mercer Avenue
5.4 mi · 6 min · Mercer Avenue
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Turn right
22.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
48.2 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Minster 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.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
48.2 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minster 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 Minster to South Bend?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Churubusco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Minster and 79.8 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minster and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Churubusco
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 Churubusco.
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Elkhart station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minster and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 132.23 mi (212.8 km).
#1 Minster
Town in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,828 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -84.3760600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $21.56 | $43.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
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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