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Drive or Fly: South Bend, IN to Mount Vernon, IN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SBN–EVV. At 332 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 37m

Distance

332.9 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

134 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 15m

33m in the air

Air Distance

273 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Bend, IN → SBN 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
EVV → Mount Vernon, IN 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

South Bend, IN SBN — South Bend International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive
Mount Vernon, IN EVV — Evansville Regional Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SBN and EVV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 22m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 37m 3h 15m
Total cost (1 person) $109 $186
Carbon footprint 134 kg CO2 70 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
332.9 mi 6h 36m

via I 69, US 31, BUS US 31

Alternative (+41 min)
352.5 mi 7h 18m

via US 41, SR 63, I 80; I 90

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from South Bend, IN to Mount Vernon, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.