How far is South Bend, IN from North Judson, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to North Judson, IN is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.46 mi
01h 26m
Flight
42.29 mi
68.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.29 mi
Kilometers
68.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.46 mi
Kilometers
90.87 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Judson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive North Judson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:26 AM to 10:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Kingsford Heights
IN

Town of the United States

From South Bend
28.2 mi
00h 43m
To North Judson
28.3 mi
00h 43m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and North Judson.

  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 1 toward West Marion Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Marion Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Marion Street

    106 m · 16 sec · West Marion Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Marion Street

    2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Charles Martin Sr. Drive

    1843 ft · 58 sec · Charles Martin Sr. Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Chapin Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chapin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Prairie Avenue

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Prairie Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Liberty Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Liberty Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1975 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South State Street

    5.6 mi · 9 min · South State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 100 North

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West 100 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 200 W

    7 mi · 10 min · North 200 W

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 600 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 600 South

  18. 18

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  19. 19

    Continue on East Talmer Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
8.31 mi · 15%
North 200 W
7.03 mi · 12%
Prairie Avenue
6.82 mi · 12%
Liberty Highway
6.66 mi · 12%
West 100 North
6.07 mi · 11%
South State Street
5.63 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsford Heights
00h 43m from South Bend
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to North Judson?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Kingsford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from South Bend and 28.3 miles from North Judson.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 North Judson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingsford Heights

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

34 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

35 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

40 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 42.29 mi (68.06 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
North Judson

#2 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and North Judson, IN. The current time in South Bend is 00:07:04, although it is 23:07:04 in North Judson.

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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.