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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.99 mi
03h 16m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.99 mi
Kilometers
220.46 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-19T08:57
Arrive Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From South Bend
68.5 mi
01h 38m
To Crawfordsville
68.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    35 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North 4th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 36 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 14 sec · North Oak Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · North Englewood Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
39 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
45.3 mi · 33%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 23%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
North 4th Street
1.99 mi · 1%
East Market Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
01h 38m from South Bend
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from South Bend and 68.5 miles from Crawfordsville.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.01 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Crawfordsville. The current time is 08:57:30.

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.