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

The driving distance from Seymour, IN to South Bend, IN is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.38 mi
03h 29m
Flight
189.17 mi
304.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.17 mi
Kilometers
304.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.38 mi
Kilometers
328.91 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, May 26, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Tue, May 26, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-05-26T01:08
Arrive South Bend
Tue, May 26, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
9:00 PM EDT
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Seymour
101.3 mi
01h 44m
To South Bend
103.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ewing Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  22. 22

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 58%
I 65 North
47.5 mi · 23%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 8%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
North Ewing Street
4.71 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
01h 44m from Seymour
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Seymour and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Seymour and 103.1 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Seymour and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 189.17 mi (304.44 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Indiana, United States

Population20,096
Coordinates38.9592200, -85.8902500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-85.890231, 38.95917)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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

There is no time difference between Seymour and South Bend. The current time is 01:08:57.

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.