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

The driving distance from Pittsboro, IN to South Bend, IN is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.84 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.23 mi
203.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.23 mi
Kilometers
203.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.76 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
9:30 PM EDT
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
Miami
IN

Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States

From Pittsboro
77.8 mi
01h 23m
To South Bend
73.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Northfield Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Northfield Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    152 m · 12 sec · North Green Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road, Speedway

    872 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  15. 15

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsboro 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
123 mi · 82%
I 465 North
14.7 mi · 10%
North Green Street
7.14 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.63 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
West Northfield Drive
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

121 mi · 02h 30m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 23m from Pittsboro
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsboro to South Bend?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Pittsboro and 73.1 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

70 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

92 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

95 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 126.23 mi (203.14 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,812
Coordinates39.8639300, -86.4669400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-86.467016, 39.863947)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and South Bend. The current time is 18:18:55.

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.