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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Veedersburg, IN is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.29 mi
03h 27m
Flight
120.7 mi
194.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.7 mi
Kilometers
194.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.29 mi
Kilometers
237.04 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dunkirk
IN

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

From South Bend
73.6 mi
01h 43m
To Veedersburg
73.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    35 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North 4th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 29 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  39. 39

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica

    1892 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
45.3 mi · 31%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 22%
Old US Highway 231
20.7 mi · 14%
I 74 West
9.1 mi · 6%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 3%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk
01h 43m from South Bend
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Veedersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunkirk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from South Bend and 73.6 miles from Veedersburg.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Veedersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

56 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

67 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

87 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Veedersburg. Straight-line distance: 120.7 mi (194.24 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Veedersburg (-87.26251, 40.11309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Veedersburg. The current time is 01:51:50.

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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.