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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Bargersville, IN is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.88 mi
03h 37m
Flight
149.48 mi
240.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.48 mi
Kilometers
240.56 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.88 mi
Kilometers
265.35 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bargersville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-19T11:49
Arrive Bargersville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
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
Galveston
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From South Bend
82.5 mi
01h 48m
To Bargersville
82.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Michigan Street

    135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue

    2640 ft · 53 sec · East Edgewood Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 300 West

    8.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 300 West

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Old Plank Road

    2083 ft · 35 sec · East Old Plank Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto East Harriman Avenue

    911 ft · 25 sec · East Harriman Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harriman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Bargersville.

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
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 69%
I 465 East
22.5 mi · 14%
County Road 300 West
8.06 mi · 5%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
South Meridian Street
3.03 mi · 2%
US 31 South
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
149.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galveston
01h 48m from South Bend
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Bargersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Galveston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from South Bend and 82.4 miles from Bargersville.

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

The direct path is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Bargersville.

Stop Ideas Near Galveston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

62 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

82 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

91 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Bargersville. Straight-line distance: 149.48 mi (240.56 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Bargersville

#2 Bargersville

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population8,620
Coordinates39.5208800, -86.1677700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Bargersville (-86.16777, 39.52088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Bargersville. The current time is 11:49:28.

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.