How far is Southport, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Southport, IN to South Bend, IN is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and South Bend.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Southport Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
569 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street
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Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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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
139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
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Turn right onto East Navarre Street
40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport and South Bend.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southport and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to South Bend?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Southport and 77.1 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southport and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
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 Miami.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 139.6 mi (224.66 km).
#1 Southport
Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.6650500, -86.1277600 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Bend
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 101,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6833800, -86.2500100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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