How far is South Bend, IN from Centerville, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
188.83 mi
04h 01m
Flight
144.64 mi
232.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.64 mi
Kilometers
232.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.83 mi
Kilometers
303.9 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-14T23:17
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Westchester
IN

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

From South Bend
94.4 mi
02h 00m
To Centerville
94.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Centerville.

  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

    20.7 mi · 25 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Warsaw

    1427 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  20. 20

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  21. 21

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Centerville

    967 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Centerville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Centerville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Morton Avenue

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Morton Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
61.9 mi · 33%
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 23%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 17%
South Michigan Street
23.8 mi · 13%
Chester Boulevard
11.1 mi · 6%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
02h 00m from South Bend
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Centerville?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from South Bend and 94.4 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 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 Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

46 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

70 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

101 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 144.64 mi (232.77 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8178200, -84.9963500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Centerville (-84.99635, 39.81782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Centerville. The current time is 23:17:26.

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.