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

The driving distance from Pine, IN to South Bend, IN is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.32 mi
01h 16m
Flight
59.21 mi
95.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.21 mi
Kilometers
95.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.32 mi
Kilometers
113.17 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sat, Oct 31, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Pine
Sat, Oct 31, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine
2026-10-31T11:18
Arrive South Bend
Sat, Oct 31, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
LaPorte
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Pine
34.6 mi
00h 38m
To South Bend
35.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Clark Road

  2. 2

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

    933 ft · 21 sec · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    1523 ft · 44 sec · Industrial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto West 5th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Indiana Toll Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
61.4 mi · 87%
West 5th Avenue
2 mi · 3%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 3%
SR 933
1.2 mi · 2%
Clark Road
1.03 mi · 1%
West 4th Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

61.4 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaPorte
00h 38m from Pine
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pine and Chance 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 Pine to South Bend?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Pine and 35.7 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pine and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near LaPorte

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

20 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

21 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 59.21 mi (95.29 km).

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#1 Pine

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

Population323
Coordinates41.6244800, -87.3942100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clark Road (-87.394049, 41.624481)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.18
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $9.59 $19.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $5.00 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.78 $16.81 $33.62

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 · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pine, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Pine is 11:18:52, although it is 12:18:52 in South Bend.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.