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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Remington, IN is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
121.33 mi
02h 21m
Flight
79.08 mi
127.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.33 mi
Kilometers
195.26 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Remington
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, May 13, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Remington
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Lake Station
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From South Bend
60.6 mi
01h 10m
To Remington
60.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Navarre Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    2913 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    55.2 mi · 1 hr · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    54.1 mi · 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Remington, Rensselaer

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South College Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    754 ft · 20 sec · West Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    1819 ft · 1 min · North Ohio Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East North Railroad Street

    10 m · 2 sec · East North Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East North Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
55.1 mi · 45%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
54.1 mi · 45%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 3%
South College Avenue
2.92 mi · 2%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

55.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Station
01h 10m from South Bend
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Remington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from South Bend and 60.7 miles from Remington.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 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 Remington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Bend and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Remington.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Station

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

9 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

25 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

26 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Remington. Straight-line distance: 79.08 mi (127.27 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Remington

#2 Remington

Indiana

Population1,140
Coordinates40.7608700, -87.1508500
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Remington (-87.15085, 40.76087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and Remington, IN. The current time in South Bend is 21:14:10, although it is 20:14:10 in Remington.

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.