How far is Wheatfield, IN from South Bend, IN?
The driving distance from Wheatfield, IN to South Bend, IN is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 01h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatfield and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatfield and South Bend.
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Start on Grove Street
2857 ft · 2 min · Grove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilliard Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Hilliard Street
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Continue on South State Road 49
17.8 mi · 25 min · South State Road 49
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
45.5 mi · 49 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
1.2 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 Wheatfield and South Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
45.5 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield to South Bend?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Wheatfield and 35.1 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wheatfield and South Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Wheatfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Westville
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 Westville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatfield and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 53.75 mi (86.5 km).
#1 Wheatfield
Township in Jasper County, Indiana
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 41.1930900, -87.0555800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.86 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $17.21 | $34.43 |
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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