How far is South Bend, IN from Johnson, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Johnson, IN is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Johnson.
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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 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Street
25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
87.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 168: Fort Branch, Mackey
1450 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 168
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 168
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Continue on East Park Street
2898 ft · 58 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
1089 ft · 27 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto State Road 165
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 165
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Turn left onto West Creek 970
142 m · 20 sec · West Creek 970
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Creek 970
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Johnson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
87.1 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Johnson?
The road trip is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from South Bend and 153.7 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.28 one way or $80.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 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 Johnson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 248.26 mi (399.54 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 196 |
| Coordinates | 38.2778200, -87.7458600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-87.74586, 38.27782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $3.72 | $40.28 | $80.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $72.76 | $145.52 |
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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