How far is South Bend, IN from Hudson Lake, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Hudson Lake, IN is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in St.
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 Hudson Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Hudson Lake.
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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 1 toward West Marion Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Marion Street
106 m · 16 sec · West Marion Street
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Continue on West Marion Street
2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street
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Turn right onto Lincolnway West
3 mi · 7 min · Lincolnway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincolnway West
38 m · 2 sec · Lincolnway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincolnway West
2562 ft · 48 sec · Lincolnway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincolnway West
36 m · 2 sec · Lincolnway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincolnway West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincolnway West
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Continue on East Michigan Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · East Michigan Street
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Turn right onto North 900 East;County Line Road
1985 ft · 60 sec · North 900 East;County Line Road
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Turn left onto East 700 North
1471 ft · 1 min · East 700 North
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Turn right onto East John Emery Road
952 ft · 47 sec · East John Emery Road
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Hudson Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Michigan Street
Continue on East Michigan Street
9.42 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Hudson Lake?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from South Bend and 8.2 miles from Hudson Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Bend and Hudson Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Hudson Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson Lake
Hudson Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7103200, -86.5341900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Lake (-86.53419, 41.71032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
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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