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

The driving distance from Troy, IN to South Bend, IN is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.63 mi
05h 29m
Flight
256.47 mi
412.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.47 mi
Kilometers
412.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.63 mi
Kilometers
522.44 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-14T22:13
Arrive South Bend
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 2:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Troy
152.4 mi
02h 44m
To South Bend
172.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    139 m · 25 sec · Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 66

  5. 5

    Continue on East County Road 800 North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East County Road 800 North

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 800 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 800 East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 800 East

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 800 East

  10. 10

    Continue on West Christmas Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Christmas Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1676 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
119 mi · 37%
South John F Kennedy Avenue
113 mi · 35%
West Christmas Boulevard
23.4 mi · 7%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 6%
County Road 800 East
7.82 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
02h 44m from Troy
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Troy and 172.2 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Troy and South Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 256.47 mi (412.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Troy

Town in Indiana, United States

Population403
Coordinates37.9953300, -86.7977700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-86.798724, 37.995855)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.36 L · about $43.18
Round trip
$86.36
22.9 gal · 86.72 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.18 $86.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.70 $97.39
Premium $4.65 $53.29 $106.58
Diesel $5.30 $60.73 $121.46

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Troy, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Troy is 22:13:24, although it is 23:13:24 in South Bend.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.