How far is South Bend, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
43.87 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.65 mi
52.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.65 mi
Kilometers
52.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.87 mi
Kilometers
70.6 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-16T06:30
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Dunlap
IN

Small city in Iowa

From South Bend
21.9 mi
00h 33m
To Stony Creek
21.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Stony Creek.

  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

    158 m · 25 sec · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Monroe Street

    2187 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincolnway East

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Lincolnway East

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Ironwood Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Ironwood Road

    901 ft · 21 sec · Ironwood Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 20

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2649 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 40

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  21. 21

    Turn left

    848 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
23.3 mi · 53%
South Main Street
3.51 mi · 8%
County Road 40
1.99 mi · 5%
South Ironwood Drive
1.95 mi · 4%
Lincoln Way West
1.49 mi · 3%
North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

21.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunlap
00h 33m from South Bend
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from South Bend and 21.9 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Dunlap

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

6 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

31 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

35 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

41 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.55 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 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Stony Creek. The current time is 06:30:04.

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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.