How far is Veedersburg, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Veedersburg, IN to South Bend, IN is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Veedersburg and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veedersburg and South Bend.
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Start on West 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 100 East
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 100 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North State Road 25
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Continue on Garfield Street
1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto South Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South
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Continue on Sagamore Parkway North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North
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Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on South Cicott Street
2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Eel River Avenue
555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward South Bend
1484 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 53 min
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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 Veedersburg 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.
Michigan Avenue
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 53m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Veedersburg and Sunny near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Veedersburg to South Bend?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Dunkirk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Veedersburg and 83.3 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Veedersburg and Sunny near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Veedersburg and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 120.7 mi (194.24 km).
#1 Veedersburg
Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.1130900, -87.2625100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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