How far is New Paris, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from New Paris, IN to South Bend, IN is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Paris and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Paris and South Bend.
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Start on Division Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Kercher Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kercher Road
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Continue on County Road 38
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 38
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Turn right onto County Road 17
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto Rieth Boulevard
2818 ft · 1 min · Rieth Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elkhart Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Elkhart Road
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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 New Paris 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.
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving New Paris and Scattered Rain Showers near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Paris to South Bend?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from New Paris and 18.3 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around New Paris and Scattered Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Elkhart.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Paris and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 km).
#1 New Paris
New Paris is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5003300, -85.8280500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.72 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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