How far is South Bend, IN from Leo-Cedarville, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
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 Steuben County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Leo-Cedarville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Leo-Cedarville.
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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 right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing
2252 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Chapel Road
1698 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Chapel Road
608 ft · 12 sec · Union Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Chapel Road
677 ft · 14 sec · Union Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Chapel Road
51 m · 3 sec · Union Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Chapel Road
1475 ft · 30 sec · Union Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Chapel Road
38 m · 2 sec · Union Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Chapel Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Union Chapel Road
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Continue on Union Chapel Road
151 m · 19 sec · Union Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leo Road
1 km · 57 sec · Leo Road
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on Main Street
1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Leo Road
2406 ft · 43 sec · Leo Road
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Turn right onto Ivans Lane
535 ft · 24 sec · Ivans Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivans Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Leo-Cedarville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
67 mi · 01h 12m
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 Clear near Leo-Cedarville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Leo-Cedarville?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from South Bend and 57.4 miles from Leo-Cedarville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Clear near Leo-Cedarville.
Stop Ideas Near Orland
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 Orland.
Waterloo
Bryan
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Leo-Cedarville. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.36 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leo-Cedarville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.2125500, -85.0166400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leo-Cedarville (-85.01664, 41.21255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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