How far is South Bend, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Lake Dalecarlia.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
2913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
55.2 mi · 1 hr · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2668 ft · 55 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street
2139 ft · 1 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · West 153rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
2990 ft · 2 min · Clark Street
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Turn right onto White Oak Terrace
680 ft · 35 sec · White Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
582 ft · 26 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Lake Dalecarlia.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
55.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from South Bend and 41.9 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 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 Lake Dalecarlia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Westville
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 Westville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 64.04 mi (103.07 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
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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