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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.48 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.26 mi
85.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.42 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
LaPorte
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From South Bend
35.2 mi
00h 47m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
35.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    2913 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    45.2 mi · 48 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    2369 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, SR 2 West: Valparaiso

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Morthland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Road 2

    34 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 100 South

    26 m · 2 sec · West 100 South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West 100 South

    5 mi · 10 min · West 100 South

  17. 17

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    924 ft · 26 sec · East 109th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2109 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
45.2 mi · 64%
West 100 South
4.97 mi · 7%
South State Road 2
3.37 mi · 5%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 3%
East Morthland Drive
1.82 mi · 3%
I 80
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaPorte
00h 47m from South Bend
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around LaPorte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LaPorte.

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

20 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

21 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

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).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in South Bend is 01:58:53, although it is 00:58:53 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.