How far is South Bend, IN from Smith, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Smith, IN is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Smith.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Street
135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Marion Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Marion Street
106 m · 16 sec · West Marion Street
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Continue on West Marion Street
2158 ft · 1 min · West Marion Street
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Continue on Charles Martin Sr. Drive
1843 ft · 58 sec · Charles Martin Sr. Drive
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Continue on Chapin Street
1365 ft · 39 sec · Chapin Street
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Turn right onto West Western Avenue
15.4 mi · 24 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fail Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Smith.
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.
West Western Avenue
Turn right onto West Western Avenue
15.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Smith?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Bend and 12.7 miles from Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 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 Smith, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Smith.
Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle
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 New Carlisle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Smith. Straight-line distance: 21.71 mi (34.94 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smith
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108800, -86.6691900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith (-86.66919, 41.71088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.86 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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