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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Warren, IN is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
99.31 mi
02h 28m
Flight
81.3 mi
130.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.3 mi
Kilometers
130.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.82 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Warren
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Warsaw
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From South Bend
49.6 mi
01h 14m
To Warren
49.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.7 mi · 25 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Warsaw

    1427 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Park Drive

    107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Warren Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Huntington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Wayne Street

    777 ft · 15 sec · North Wayne Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    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 Warren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
36.3 mi · 37%
South Michigan Street
23.8 mi · 24%
West Old Trail Road
16.3 mi · 16%
Warren Road
11.8 mi · 12%
North Jefferson Street
1.67 mi · 2%
North Huntington Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
01h 14m from South Bend
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from South Bend and 49.6 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Bend and Mostly Sunny near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

50 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

61 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

72 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Warren. Straight-line distance: 81.3 mi (130.84 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Warren

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates40.6828200, -85.4272000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Warren (-85.4272, 40.68282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Warren. The current time is 19:28:09.

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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.