How far is South Bend, IN from New Paris, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to New Paris, IN is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 57m.
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.
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and New Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and New Paris.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Street
135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on South Michigan Street
158 m · 25 sec · South Michigan Street
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Turn left onto East Monroe Street
2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street
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Continue on Lincolnway East
1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West
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Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Continue on Ironwood Road
901 ft · 21 sec · Ironwood Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 20
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rieth Boulevard
2766 ft · 1 min · Rieth Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 17
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 38
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 38
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Continue on West Kercher Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Kercher Road
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 15
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Road 15
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Turn left onto Division Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and New Paris.
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.
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to New Paris?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from South Bend and 17.4 miles from New Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Bend and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Elkhart.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Paris
New Paris is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5003300, -85.8280500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Paris (-85.82805, 41.50033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.72 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
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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