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

The driving distance from Winfield, IN to South Bend, IN is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.62 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.4 mi
90.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.3 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Westville
IN

Borough of New Jersey

From Winfield
38.3 mi
00h 43m
To South Bend
38.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    2619 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Borman Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Indiana Toll Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
55.3 mi · 72%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.89 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
I 80 East
2.31 mi · 3%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 2%
SR 933
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

55.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westville
00h 43m from Winfield
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winfield 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 Winfield to South Bend?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 38.3 miles from Winfield and 38.3 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winfield and Mostly Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Westville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

30 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

31 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

37 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 56.4 mi (90.76 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East 117th Avenue (-87.275312, 41.405426)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, IN and South Bend, IN. The current time in Winfield is 00:58:20, although it is 01:58:20 in South Bend.

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