Origin
Aberdeen, IN
Afternoon in Aberdeen on Tuesday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, IN to South Bend, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, IN
Clément Proust
South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aberdeen, IN to South Bend, IN covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, SR 2, South State Road 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.5 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Aberdeen, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 45.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 2 / South State Road 2.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 2 / South State Road 2): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 2): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 2 / South State Road 2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 2 / South State Road 2
Navigation decision point
7
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 2
Turn left onto SR 2 toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Ches...
6
14.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
Turn left toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
8
14.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
5
15.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aberdeen, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
Chesterton
5.3 mi in
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~9m
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via SR 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 45.5 mi | 48m |
| SR 2 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| South State Road 2 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Morthland Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Aberdeen Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Tower Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Navarre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 45.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on Tower Road
174 ft
·
7 sec
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Tower Road
2
Turn right onto Aberdeen Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Aberdeen Drive
3
Continue on Aberdeen Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Aberdeen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 2
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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South State Road 2
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 2
114 ft
·
2 sec
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South State Road 2
6
Continue on SR 2
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Road 2
7
Turn right onto US 30; SR 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morthland Drive
8
Turn left onto SR 2
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 2
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
394 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
15
Turn right onto SR 933
1.7 mi
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3 min
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North Michigan Street
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
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North Michigan Street
17
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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North Michigan Street
18
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
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East Navarre Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Aberdeen, IN, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bend, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, IN
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aberdeen, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Indiana Toll Road for about 45.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Aberdeen, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Aberdeen, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Bend, IN
The final approach into South Bend, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Bend, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.18
Indiana Toll Road
(45.5 mi)
$3.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Bend, IN
Afternoon in South Bend on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, IN to South Bend, IN covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, SR 2, South State Road 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Aberdeen, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 2 / South State Road 2): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 2): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Aberdeen, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
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