How far is Oak Grove, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to South Bend, IN is about 352.8 miles (567.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.83 mi
06h 01m
Flight
281.97 mi
453.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.97 mi
Kilometers
453.78 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.83 mi
Kilometers
567.82 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Oak Grove
172.5 mi
03h 00m
To South Bend
180.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 50%
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 34%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 1%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 1%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
03h 00m from Oak Grove
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to South Bend?

The road trip is about 352.8 miles (567.8 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Oak Grove and 180.3 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.95 one way or $93.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove and South Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Slight Chance Snow Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 281.97 mi (453.78 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.45 gal
47.13 L · about $46.95
Round trip
$93.90
24.9 gal · 94.26 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.3 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.95 $93.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.95 $105.90
Premium $4.65 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $5.30 $66.03 $132.07

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Oak Grove is 05:30:35, although it is 06:30:35 in South Bend.

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.