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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Henry, IN is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
166.57 mi
03h 39m
Flight
135.61 mi
218.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.61 mi
Kilometers
218.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.57 mi
Kilometers
268.07 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Tue, May 5, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Tue, May 5, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-05T14:06
Arrive Henry
Tue, May 5, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
Kokomo
IN

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

From South Bend
83.3 mi
01h 49m
To Henry
83.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on National Road

    2670 ft · 47 sec · National Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 1075 W

    2108 ft · 2 min · South 1075 W

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Line Road South; West 1200 North

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 68%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
I 465 East
10.6 mi · 6%
East Main Street
9.19 mi · 6%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
North State Street
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kokomo
01h 49m from South Bend
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Kokomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from South Bend and 83.3 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Henry.

Stop Ideas Near Kokomo

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

81 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Henry. Straight-line distance: 135.61 mi (218.25 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 Henry

City in United States of America

Population2,920
Coordinates39.7858800, -85.5874700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Henry (-85.58747, 39.78588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Henry. The current time is 14:06:00.

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.