How far is South Bend, IN from Fairview Park, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Fairview Park, IN is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
208.4 mi
04h 14m
Flight
151.31 mi
243.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.31 mi
Kilometers
243.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.4 mi
Kilometers
335.38 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
Mount Ayr
IN

Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From South Bend
104.2 mi
02h 07m
To Fairview Park
104.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Fairview Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    2913 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    55.2 mi · 1 hr · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  17. 17

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
80.5 mi · 39%
Indiana Toll Road
55.1 mi · 26%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 18%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

55.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ayr
02h 07m from South Bend
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Fairview Park?

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from South Bend and 104.2 miles from Fairview Park.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr

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

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

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Rensselaer

12 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

62 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

63 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Fairview Park. Straight-line distance: 151.31 mi (243.51 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 Fairview Park

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates39.6803100, -87.4175200
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Fairview Park (-87.41752, 39.68031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.43
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.72 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.65 $34.21 $68.41
Diesel $5.30 $38.98 $77.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Fairview Park. The current time is 00:19:56.

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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.