How far is South Bend, IN from Union, MI?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Union, MI is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Union.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 9 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
720 ft · 25 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
45 m · 8 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.1 mi · 20 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward East Elkhart
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
52 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walorski Parkway
85 m · 4 sec · Walorski Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walorski Parkway
998 ft · 13 sec · Walorski Parkway
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Turn right onto Michiana Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Michiana Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US-12
2769 ft · 44 sec · US-12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US-12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Union.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Scattered Rain Showers near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Union?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from South Bend and 13.7 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Bend and Scattered Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
Elkhart station
Niles station
South Bend station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Union. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Township in Cass County, Michigan
| Population | 440 |
| Coordinates | 41.7861600, -85.8677800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-85.86778, 41.78616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
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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