How far is Orange, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Orange, IN to South Bend, IN is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and South Bend.
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Start on County Line Road
871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road
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Continue on South 850 W
2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W
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Continue on South Main Street
681 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 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 Orange 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 Orange and Partly Sunny near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to South Bend?
The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Orange and 98.2 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Partly Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights
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 Indian Heights.
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 153.37 mi (246.82 km).
#1 Orange
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana
| Population | 695 |
| Coordinates | 39.5842100, -85.2991300 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.14 | $58.27 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
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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