How far is South Bend, IN from Kingsford Heights, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Kingsford Heights, IN is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Kingsford Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Kingsford Heights.
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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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Continue on Charles Martin Sr. Drive
1843 ft · 58 sec · Charles Martin Sr. Drive
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Continue on Chapin Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Chapin Street
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Continue on Prairie Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · Prairie Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Liberty Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1975 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South State Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · South State Street
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Continue on Michigan Street
752 ft · 26 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
11 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard
3185 ft · 3 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grayton Road
14 m · 9 sec · Grayton Road
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard
15 m · 2 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Kingsford Heights.
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.
Roosevelt Road
Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
11 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Kingsford Heights?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from South Bend and 16.5 miles from Kingsford Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 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 Kingsford Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Liberty
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 North Liberty.
South Bend station
Niles station
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New Buffalo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Kingsford Heights. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsford Heights
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.4806000, -86.6916900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsford Heights (-86.69169, 41.4806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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