How far is South Bend, IN from Alexandria, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Alexandria, IN is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Alexandria.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Street
135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Street
25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
62.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Hartford City
2072 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 400 South
12.2 mi · 18 min · East County Road 400 South
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Continue on West County Road 900 South
10 mi · 15 min · West County Road 900 South
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Turn right onto South East 00 West
3 mi · 4 min · South East 00 West
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1991 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Canal Street
19 m · 3 sec · North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Michigan Street
Continue straight
62.5 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from South Bend and 63.3 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 102.62 mi (165.15 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 40.2628200, -85.6758100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-85.67581, 40.26282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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