How far is South Bend, IN from Beech Grove, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
147.91 mi
03h 14m
Flight
135.78 mi
218.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.78 mi
Kilometers
218.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.91 mi
Kilometers
238.04 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-17T06:39
Arrive Beech Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onward
IN

Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

From South Bend
74 mi
01h 37m
To Beech Grove
73.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Beech Grove.

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    1 km · 58 sec · East Raymond Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Emerson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 77%
I 465 East
15.4 mi · 10%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 4%
Southeastern Avenue
1.67 mi · 1%
South Emerson Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.65 mi
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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onward
01h 37m from South Bend
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Beech Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Beech Grove?

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Onward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from South Bend and 73.9 miles from Beech Grove.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Beech Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Onward

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

67 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

85 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 135.78 mi (218.51 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Beech Grove

#2 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Beech Grove. The current time is 06:39:02.

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.