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

The driving distance from South Bend, IN to Woodburn, IN is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.84 mi
02h 29m
Flight
82.01 mi
131.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.01 mi
Kilometers
131.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.73 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From South Bend
52.3 mi
01h 14m
To Woodburn
52.5 mi
01h 14m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Woodburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crescent Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Stellhorn Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rohman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Platter Road

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Thimlar Road

    136 m · 10 sec · Thimlar Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Platter Road

    2442 ft · 49 sec · Platter Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Webster Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · Webster Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodburn Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1423 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Center Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
61.9 mi · 59%
South Michigan Street
23.8 mi · 23%
Stellhorn Road
7.14 mi · 7%
West Coliseum Boulevard
3.91 mi · 4%
Woodburn Road
3.39 mi · 3%
Rohman Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
01h 14m from South Bend
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bend and Sunny near Woodburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from South Bend and 52.5 miles from Woodburn.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 82.01 mi (131.98 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Woodburn

City in Indiana, USA

Population1,655
Coordinates41.1253300, -84.8533000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
End: Woodburn (-84.8533, 41.12533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 Woodburn. The current time is 00:43:48.

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.