How far is South Bend, IN from Ogden Dunes, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Ogden Dunes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Ogden Dunes.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
2913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
52.2 mi · 56 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
56 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
48 m · 3 sec · Willowcreek Road
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Continue on Crisman Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Crisman Road
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Continue straight
1019 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Midwest Highway
62 m · 3 sec · Midwest Highway
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Turn straight
1150 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dunes Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn slight right
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hillcrest Road
2338 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Ogden Dunes.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
52.2 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Ogden Dunes?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from South Bend and 30.1 miles from Ogden Dunes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Ogden Dunes, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Ogden Dunes. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.53 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogden Dunes
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.6228100, -87.1917000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogden Dunes (-87.1917, 41.62281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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