How far is New Carlisle, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from New Carlisle, IN to South Bend, IN is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Carlisle and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and South Bend.
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Start on Lynn Dee Court
30 m · 7 sec · Lynn Dee Court
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Turn right onto South Filbert Street
2314 ft · 2 min · South Filbert Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Street
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Continue on Lincolnway West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincolnway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincolnway West
34 m · 4 sec · Lincolnway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincolnway West
2568 ft · 49 sec · Lincolnway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincolnway West
36 m · 2 sec · Lincolnway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincolnway West
3 mi · 7 min · Lincolnway West
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Turn left onto West Marion Street
2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street
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Continue on West Marion Street
101 m · 15 sec · West Marion Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Michigan Street
71 m · 13 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 New Carlisle 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.
East Michigan Street
Turn right onto East Michigan Street
8.57 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Carlisle and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Carlisle to South Bend?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from New Carlisle and 7.5 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Carlisle and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
Niles station
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New Buffalo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 km).
#1 New Carlisle
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003200, -86.5094600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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