How far is South Bend, IN from McCordsville, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to McCordsville, IN is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.96 mi
03h 08m
Flight
123.85 mi
199.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.85 mi
Kilometers
199.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.96 mi
Kilometers
223.63 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCordsville
Mon, May 25, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Mon, May 25, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-25T00:29
Arrive McCordsville
Mon, May 25, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Flora
IN

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

From South Bend
69.5 mi
01h 34m
To McCordsville
69.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and McCordsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and McCordsville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Michigan Street

    135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

    1822 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

    1682 ft · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Chicago Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Westfield Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue

    1136 ft · 23 sec · Fisherburg Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue

    57 m · 4 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Olio Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Olio Road

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olio Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Olio Road

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Olio Road

    2551 ft · 53 sec · Olio Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olio Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Olio Road

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Olio Road

    2132 ft · 59 sec · Olio Road

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olio Road

    90 m · 5 sec · Olio Road

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto Olio Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Olio Road

  48. 48

    Continue on North 600 West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 600 West

  49. 49

    Turn right onto West Brookside Parkway

    556 ft · 26 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  50. 50

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    69 m · 15 sec · North Clearview Drive

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West Jamison Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and McCordsville.

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
52 steps
40 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
28
1 merges, 27 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 82%
Olio Road
7.34 mi · 5%
Sheridan Avenue
3.53 mi · 3%
Pendleton Avenue
2.74 mi · 2%
Westfield Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Little Chicago Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 34m from South Bend
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near McCordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to McCordsville?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from South Bend and 69.4 miles from McCordsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bend and Partly Sunny near McCordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flora, 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 Flora.

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and McCordsville. Straight-line distance: 123.85 mi (199.31 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
McCordsville

#2 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: McCordsville (-85.92276, 39.9081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and McCordsville. The current time is 00:29:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.