How far is South Bend, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Burns Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Burns Harbor.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
2913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
26.6 mi · 29 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: La Porte
2284 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
905 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago
1289 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North
2777 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
100 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Dunes Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn slight right
1407 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
2545 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
941 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto P Street
1976 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1036 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Burns Harbor.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Burns Harbor?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from South Bend and 28.1 miles from Burns Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 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 Burns Harbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 45.78 mi (73.67 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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