How far is South Bend, IN from Kosciusko County, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Kosciusko County, IN is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Kosciusko County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Kosciusko County.
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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
20.7 mi · 25 min · South Michigan Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Warsaw
1427 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto North 750 West
118 m · 20 sec · North 750 West
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Turn left onto West Old Road 30
2725 ft · 54 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Main Street
2632 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West Old Road 30
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Old Road 30
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Old Road 30
51 m · 3 sec · West Old Road 30
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Exit the roundabout onto West Old Road 30
677 ft · 14 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lake Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Lake Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lake Street
2805 ft · 56 sec · North Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Kosciusko County.
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.
South Michigan Street
Continue on South Michigan Street
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Bend and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kosciusko County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Kosciusko County?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from South Bend and 24.2 miles from Kosciusko County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around South Bend and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kosciusko County.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Kosciusko County. Straight-line distance: 36.44 mi (58.64 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kosciusko County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 78,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2441000, -85.8607200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kosciusko County (-85.86072, 41.2441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.91 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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