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

The driving distance from Poseyville, IN to South Bend, IN is about 313.8 miles (505 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.81 mi
05h 15m
Flight
255.97 mi
411.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.97 mi
Kilometers
411.94 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.81 mi
Kilometers
505.03 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, May 26, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Poseyville
Tue, May 26, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poseyville
2026-05-25T22:22
Arrive South Bend
Tue, May 26, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 2:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poseyville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Poseyville
157 mi
02h 37m
To South Bend
156.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cale Street

    29 m · 10 sec · North Cale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    684 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  4. 4

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  16. 16

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poseyville 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
163 mi · 52%
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 38%
North Saint Francis Street
18.4 mi · 6%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 37m from Poseyville
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Poseyville 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 Poseyville to South Bend?

The road trip is about 313.8 miles (505 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Poseyville and 156.8 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Poseyville and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 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

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poseyville and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 255.97 mi (411.94 km).

Poseyville

#1 Poseyville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates38.1700400, -87.7830800
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cale Street (-87.783234, 38.170042)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.92 L · about $41.74
Round trip
$83.49
22.14 gal · 83.84 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.74 $83.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.08 $94.16
Premium $4.65 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.30 $58.72 $117.43

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Poseyville, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Poseyville is 22:22:19, although it is 23:22:19 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.