How far is South Bend, IN from Dunkirk, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Dunkirk.
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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
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North
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Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Sears Drive
2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on East North 00 South
9.4 mi · 11 min · East North 00 South
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Turn right
7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2656 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
110 m · 12 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
8.1 mi · 14 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto State Road 167
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 167
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Dunkirk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Michigan Street
Continue straight
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Roann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from South Bend and 68.5 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Bend and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Roann
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 Roann.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Waterloo
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.63 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3753200, -85.2094100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-85.20941, 40.37532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $32.27 | $64.54 |
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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