How far is Ross, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Ross, IN to South Bend, IN is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and South Bend.
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Start on Chase Street
1081 ft · 30 sec · Chase Street
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Continue on West 49th Avenue
718 ft · 20 sec · West 49th Avenue
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Continue on Wilson Street
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on West 47th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 47th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street
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Turn left 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 Ross 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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
55.3 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ross and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to South Bend?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 35 miles from Ross and 35.1 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 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 Ross 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 Ross and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 59.11 mi (95.13 km).
#1 Ross
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.5267000, -87.3747600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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