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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Troy, IN is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.25 mi
06h 25m
Flight
256.47 mi
412.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.47 mi
Kilometers
412.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.25 mi
Kilometers
489.65 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From South Bend
152.2 mi
03h 12m
To Troy
152 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    16.4 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

    1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  34. 34

    Continue on West Medcalf Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto County Road 1600 North

    3.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600 North

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on County Road 800 East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East

  39. 39

    Continue on County Road 800 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North

  40. 40

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    541 ft · 24 sec · Sycamore Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
114 mi · 37%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 25%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
West 6th Street
16.5 mi · 5%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
03h 12m from South Bend
Leave By
11:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Bend and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from South Bend and 152 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 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 Troy, 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 Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miller.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Troy. Straight-line distance: 256.47 mi (412.75 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Troy

Town in Indiana, United States

Population403
Coordinates37.9953300, -86.7977700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Troy (-86.79777, 37.99533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.64 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
21.48 gal · 81.28 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.68 $91.35
Premium $4.65 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $5.30 $56.96 $113.93

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Bend, IN and Troy, IN. The current time in South Bend is 21:24:29, although it is 20:24:29 in Troy.

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.