How far is South Bend, IN from Boonville, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Boonville, IN is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Boonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Boonville.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
1331 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville
1665 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Road 61
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61
76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
106 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
105 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
106 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
19 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Boonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.8 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near Boonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Boonville?
The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from South Bend and 158 miles from Boonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 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 Boonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Bend and Partly Sunny near Boonville.
Stop Ideas Near Hendricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 256.9 mi (413.44 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boonville
County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 6,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.0492100, -87.2741700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boonville (-87.27417, 38.04921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.08 | $84.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.46 | $94.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.19 | $118.39 |
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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