How far is Nineveh, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Nineveh, IN to South Bend, IN is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nineveh and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nineveh and South Bend.
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Start on Hospital Road
34 m · 6 sec · Hospital Road
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Turn right onto South Nineveh Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 300 South
106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South
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Turn left onto South 100 East
1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East
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Continue on Nineveh Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road
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Turn left onto South 200 East
1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 200 East
1 mi · 4 min · South 200 East
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
41 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East King Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
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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 Nineveh 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.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nineveh 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 Nineveh to South Bend?
The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Kokomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Nineveh and 94.8 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nineveh and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Kokomo
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 Kokomo.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nineveh and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 160.61 mi (258.47 km).
#1 Nineveh
Township in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 4,526 |
| Coordinates | 39.3622700, -86.0847100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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