How far is Three Rivers, MI from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Three Rivers, MI to South Bend, IN is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Driving 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 01h 00m.
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.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and South Bend.
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Start on South Main Street
25 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Merge slight right onto US-131
5 mi · 6 min · US-131
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Continue on Constantine Bypass
3.1 mi · 4 min · Constantine Bypass
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
4.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto West Chicago Road
1113 ft · 26 sec · West Chicago Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
24.5 mi · 26 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Michigan Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street
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Turn left 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 Three Rivers and South Bend.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
24.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Three Rivers and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to South Bend?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Three Rivers and 23.5 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Three Rivers and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.81 km).
#1 Three Rivers
City in St.
| Population | 7,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9439400, -85.6324900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: South Bend (-86.25001, 41.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.59 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
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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