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

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to South Bend, IN is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.2 mi
03h 51m
Flight
180.88 mi
291.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.88 mi
Kilometers
291.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.2 mi
Kilometers
355.99 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive South Bend
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
9:00 PM EDT
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
Atlanta
IN

Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

From Worthington
107 mi
01h 55m
To South Bend
114.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    39.4 mi · 55 min · State Road 67

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  19. 19

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min · North Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
123 mi · 56%
State Road 67
61 mi · 28%
US Highway 231
13 mi · 6%
Canal Street
8.74 mi · 4%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 1%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

121 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 55m from Worthington
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthington and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Worthington and 114.2 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

77 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 180.88 mi (291.1 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.55 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.90
15.62 gal · 59.1 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.45 $58.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.22 $66.43
Premium $4.65 $36.35 $72.70
Diesel $5.30 $41.42 $82.85

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and South Bend. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.