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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Greene, IN is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
149.1 mi
03h 15m
Flight
106.54 mi
171.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.54 mi
Kilometers
171.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.1 mi
Kilometers
239.95 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greene
Sat, May 30, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Sat, May 30, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-30T05:18
Arrive Greene
Sat, May 30, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Columbia City
IN

County seat in Indiana

From South Bend
74.5 mi
01h 37m
To Greene
74.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Votaw Street

    7.3 mi · 8 min · West Votaw Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Como Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · South Como Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 200 South

    126 m · 18 sec · West 200 South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 200 South

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
61.9 mi · 41%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 21%
South Michigan Street
23.8 mi · 16%
South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 10%
West Votaw Street
7.29 mi · 5%
N Clinton Street
2.95 mi · 2%
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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia City
01h 37m from South Bend
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near Greene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Columbia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from South Bend and 74.6 miles from Greene.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bend and Partly Sunny near Greene.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia City

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

49 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Bryan

86 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

South Bend station

88 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Greene. Straight-line distance: 106.54 mi (171.46 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 Greene

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

Population3,260
Coordinates40.4083800, -85.0999700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Greene (-85.09997, 40.40838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Greene. The current time is 05:18:20.

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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.