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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.5 miles (416 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.72 mi
06h 13m
Flight
258.52 mi
416.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.52 mi
Kilometers
416.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.72 mi
Kilometers
480.74 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-14T21:25
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From South Bend
149.4 mi
03h 06m
To Centerville
149.3 mi
03h 06m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    29.2 mi · 35 min · West 6th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 800 North

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 50 West

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 38%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 25%
West 6th Street
29.2 mi · 10%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 7%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
258.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
03h 06m from South Bend
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Slight 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 298.7 miles (480.7 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from South Bend and 149.3 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 258.5 miles (416 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 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 $39.75 one way or $79.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 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 Centerville, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 258.52 mi (416.05 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Centerville (-87.06333, 37.99422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.9 L · about $39.75
Round trip
$79.49
21.08 gal · 79.8 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.75 $79.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.83 $89.65
Premium $4.65 $49.05 $98.11
Diesel $5.30 $55.90 $111.81

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and Centerville, IN. The current time in South Bend is 21:25:55, although it is 20:25:55 in Centerville.

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.