How far is South Bend, IN from Blooming Grove, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Blooming Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Blooming Grove.
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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
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North
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Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Sears Drive
2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
1624 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 600 North
627 ft · 11 sec · East County Road 600 North
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Continue on East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Turn right onto North County Road 100 East
8.7 mi · 12 min · North County Road 100 East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Richmond, Muncie
1554 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 29th Street
18 mi · 21 min · East 29th Street
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Turn right
22 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
2689 ft · 1 min · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto North Park Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Park Road
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
128 m · 11 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
2486 ft · 57 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
2544 ft · 46 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Vine Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · Vine Street
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Turn right onto Stone Church Road
10 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Blooming Grove.
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
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blooming Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Blooming Grove?
The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from South Bend and 99.4 miles from Blooming Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blooming Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
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 Shadeland.
Waterloo
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 163.02 mi (262.36 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blooming Grove
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.5022700, -85.0646800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blooming Grove (-85.06468, 39.50227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
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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