How far is South Bend, IN from Buck Creek, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Buck Creek, IN is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Buck Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Buck Creek.
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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
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Eel River Avenue
767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Cicott Street
2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn left onto North 750 East
1731 ft · 55 sec · North 750 East
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
6 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Buck Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hoosier Heartland Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
26.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Buck Creek?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from South Bend and 49.5 miles from Buck Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Buck Creek. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.68 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buck Creek
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
| Population | 9,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.4878100, -86.7614000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Creek (-86.7614, 40.48781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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