How far is South Bend, IN from Bass Lake, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Bass Lake, IN is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Bass Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Bass Lake.
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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 1 toward West Marion Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Marion Street
106 m · 16 sec · West Marion Street
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Continue on West Marion Street
2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street
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Continue on Charles Martin Sr. Drive
1843 ft · 58 sec · Charles Martin Sr. Drive
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Continue on Chapin Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Chapin Street
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Continue on Prairie Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · Prairie Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Liberty Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1975 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South State Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · South State Street
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Continue on Michigan Street
752 ft · 29 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
712 ft · 26 sec · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
1721 ft · 48 sec · Indiana Street
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Continue on Virginia Street
1032 ft · 25 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North 1000 East
2.6 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East
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Continue on Lake Street
1054 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on County Road 1000 East
148 m · 12 sec · County Road 1000 East
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Continue on North 1000 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 1000 East
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Continue on East 300 North
1.6 km · 2 min · East 300 North
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Turn left onto North 900 East
3 mi · 5 min · North 900 East
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Continue on South 900 E
5 mi · 8 min · South 900 E
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Turn right onto East 500 South
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 500 South
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Turn left
2602 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lakeside Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Bass Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Prairie Avenue
Continue on Prairie Avenue
6.82 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Bass Lake?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Walkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from South Bend and 22.6 miles from Bass Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Bend and Bass Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Walkerton
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 Walkerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Bass Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.53 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bass Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 41.2072600, -86.6019600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake (-86.60196, 41.20726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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