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

The driving distance from Nottingham, IN to South Bend, IN is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
121.47 mi
02h 26m
Flight
95.26 mi
153.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.26 mi
Kilometers
153.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.47 mi
Kilometers
195.48 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, Jun 2, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Nottingham
Tue, Jun 2, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-06-02T09:11
Arrive South Bend
Tue, Jun 2, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Larwill
IN

Town of the United States

From Nottingham
61.6 mi
01h 13m
To South Bend
59.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Airport Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Ardmore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hillegas Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hillegas Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Leesburg Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Flaugh Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Flaugh Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North

    2528 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottingham 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
21.5 mi · 18%
Ardmore Avenue
4.91 mi · 4%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Leesburg Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Hillegas Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Airport Expressway
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larwill
01h 13m from Nottingham
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nottingham 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 Nottingham to South Bend?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Larwill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Nottingham and 59.8 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Larwill

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

57 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

63 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

78 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

90 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 95.26 mi (153.31 km).

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#1 Nottingham

Unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, Indiana

Population1,072
Coordinates40.5811600, -85.1502500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 1 (-85.15001, 40.581162)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottingham and South Bend. The current time is 09:11:23.

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.