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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Harrison, IN is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
220.1 mi
04h 31m
Flight
161.07 mi
259.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.07 mi
Kilometers
259.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.1 mi
Kilometers
354.22 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Wed, May 13, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, May 13, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Harrison
Wed, May 13, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From South Bend
110 mi
02h 15m
To Harrison
110 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Bolton Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Bolton Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Bolton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bolton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
91.5 mi · 42%
Indiana Toll Road
55.1 mi · 25%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 17%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

60.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
02h 15m from South Bend
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from South Bend and 110 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Bend and Sunny near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 161.07 mi (259.22 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Harrison

Township in Harrison County, Indiana

Population1,546
Coordinates39.5286500, -87.4222400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Harrison (-87.42224, 39.52865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.60
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.30 $58.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.65 $36.16 $72.32
Diesel $5.30 $41.21 $82.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Harrison. The current time is 21:49:57.

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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.