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

The driving distance from Woodburn, IN to South Bend, IN is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.62 mi
02h 02m
Flight
82.01 mi
131.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.01 mi
Kilometers
131.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.62 mi
Kilometers
176.42 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodburn
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodburn
9:30 PM EDT
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
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From Woodburn
52.1 mi
01h 01m
To South Bend
57.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodburn Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road

    2307 ft · 48 sec · North Webster Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Webster Road

    666 ft · 13 sec · Webster Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Platter Road

    2442 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Thimlar Road

    136 m · 9 sec · Thimlar Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Platter Road

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rohman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Stellhorn Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crescent Avenue

    1 km · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard

    96 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Coliseum Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Coliseum Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    48.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North

    2528 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
61.2 mi · 56%
US 31 North
21.5 mi · 20%
Stellhorn Road
7.14 mi · 7%
East Coliseum Boulevard
3.76 mi · 3%
Woodburn Road
3.39 mi · 3%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

48.2 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
01h 01m from Woodburn
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Woodburn 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 Woodburn to South Bend?

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Woodburn and 57.5 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Woodburn and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winona Lake, 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 Winona Lake.

RAIL

Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 82.01 mi (131.98 km).

Woodburn

#1 Woodburn

City in Indiana, USA

Population1,655
Coordinates41.1253300, -84.8533000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-84.853264, 41.125344)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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

There is no time difference between Woodburn and South Bend. The current time is 23:05:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.