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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Morristown, IN is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.86 mi
03h 34m
Flight
141.85 mi
228.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.85 mi
Kilometers
228.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.86 mi
Kilometers
260.49 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Miami
IN

Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States

From South Bend
81 mi
01h 47m
To Morristown
80.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 70%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 9%
I 465 East
14.2 mi · 9%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
East Main Street
4.25 mi · 3%
North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.65 mi
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 47m from South Bend
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from South Bend and 80.9 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

70 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

92 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

95 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 141.85 mi (228.29 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morristown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,341
Coordinates39.6733800, -85.6985900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Morristown (-85.69859, 39.67338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Morristown. The current time is 00:37:20.

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.