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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to North Webster, IN is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
49.03 mi
01h 20m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.91 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Webster
Mon, Jun 1, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Mon, Jun 1, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-06-01T20:15
Arrive North Webster
Mon, Jun 1, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Goshen
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From South Bend
24.5 mi
00h 40m
To North Webster
24.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158 m · 25 sec · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Monroe Street

    2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Ironwood Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Ironwood Road

    901 ft · 21 sec · Ironwood Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 20

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Elkhart Road

    935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Lincolnway East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 13

    45 m · 2 sec · State Road 13

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13

  24. 24

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North Huntington Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · North Huntington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14.1 mi · 29%
North Huntington Street
8.81 mi · 18%
Lincolnway East
7.86 mi · 16%
South Main Street
5.4 mi · 11%
County Road 33
3.72 mi · 8%
South Ironwood Drive
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goshen
00h 40m from South Bend
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near North Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from South Bend and 24.5 miles from North Webster.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near North Webster.

Stop Ideas Near Goshen

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

16 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

39 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

45 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

50 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and North Webster. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.81 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 North Webster

Town of the United States

Population1,161
Coordinates41.3256000, -85.6977600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: North Webster (-85.69776, 41.3256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and North Webster. The current time is 20:15:59.

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.