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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Randolph, IN is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
151.95 mi
03h 14m
Flight
118.35 mi
190.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.35 mi
Kilometers
190.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.95 mi
Kilometers
244.54 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Columbia City
IN

County seat in Indiana

From South Bend
75.9 mi
01h 37m
To Randolph
76 mi
01h 37m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.7 mi · 25 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Warsaw

    1427 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    27 mi · 31 min · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Line Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
61.9 mi · 41%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 21%
South Harrison Street
27 mi · 18%
South Michigan Street
23.8 mi · 16%
N Clinton Street
2.95 mi · 2%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia City
01h 37m from South Bend
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Columbia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from South Bend and 76 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia City

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

49 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Bryan

86 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

South Bend station

88 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 118.35 mi (190.46 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 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.3 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.6 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 Randolph. The current time is 01:55:53.

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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.