How far is Mooresville, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to South Bend, IN is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.06 mi
02h 49m
Flight
143.21 mi
230.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.21 mi
Kilometers
230.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.06 mi
Kilometers
264.03 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sat, May 30, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Sat, May 30, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-30T07:44
Arrive South Bend
Sat, May 30, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Miami
IN

Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States

From Mooresville
79.9 mi
01h 24m
To South Bend
84.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Indianapolis Road

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  13. 13

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
123 mi · 75%
Samuel Moore Parkway
22.6 mi · 14%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 1%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

121 mi · 02h 30m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 24m from Mooresville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mooresville 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 Mooresville to South Bend?

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Mooresville and 84.1 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mooresville and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

70 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

92 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

95 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 143.21 mi (230.47 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and South Bend. The current time is 07:44:10.

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.