How far is South Bend, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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 LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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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
45.2 mi · 48 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
2369 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, SR 2 West: Valparaiso
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Road 2
34 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 100 South
26 m · 2 sec · West 100 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 100 South
5 mi · 10 min · West 100 South
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
924 ft · 26 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lake Shore Drive
2109 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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Turn right onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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
45.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Lakes of the Four Seasons?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from South Bend and 35.3 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 53.26 mi (85.71 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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