How far is South Bend, IN from Williamsport, IN?
The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Williamsport, IN is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Williamsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Williamsport.
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Start on East Navarre Street
40 m · 12 sec · East Navarre Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Street
135 m · 13 sec · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
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Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Street
25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Eel River Avenue
767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Cicott Street
2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Williamsport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving South Bend and Sunny near Williamsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Williamsport?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from South Bend and 68.6 miles from Williamsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around South Bend and Sunny near Williamsport.
Stop Ideas Near Logansport
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 Logansport.
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.15 km).
#1 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamsport
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.2883700, -87.2939000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsport (-87.2939, 40.28837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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