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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Roselawn, IN is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
95.9 mi
01h 54m
Flight
66.67 mi
107.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.67 mi
Kilometers
107.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.9 mi
Kilometers
154.33 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselawn
Sat, May 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Sat, May 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-23T01:10
Arrive Roselawn
Sat, May 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From South Bend
47.9 mi
00h 57m
To Roselawn
48 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 33 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Demotte, Roselawn

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 10

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 400 East

    1209 ft · 55 sec · North 400 East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
55.1 mi · 58%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 31%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 3%
West State Road 10
2.51 mi · 3%
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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
00h 57m from South Bend
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Roselawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from South Bend and 48 miles from Roselawn.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 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 Roselawn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Bend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Roselawn.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

18 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

23 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

33 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

34 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Roselawn. Straight-line distance: 66.67 mi (107.29 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Roselawn

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,131
Coordinates41.1417000, -87.3147500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Roselawn (-87.31475, 41.1417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 · May 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and Roselawn, IN. The current time in South Bend is 01:10:58, although it is 00:10:58 in Roselawn.

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.