Origin
Bainbridge, IN
Late night in Bainbridge on Wednesday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
160.6 mi
258 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, SR 25, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.39 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.3 miles from Bainbridge, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 160.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and SR 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 43 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
930 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
381 ft
Total Descent
620 ft
Highest Point
930 ft
Elevation Range
336 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and SR 25. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 47.9 miles in near US 52.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 3h 48m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.9 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (Schuyler Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 92.3 miles (SR 25 / North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
47.9 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
55 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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Schuyler Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
92.3 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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SR 25 / North 6th Street
Turn left onto SR 25 / North 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
114 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the ramp toward South Bend
Navigation decision point
Toward South Bend
5
160.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
|
East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
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 Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
114 mi in
|
~2h 45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 43 mi | 53m |
| SR 25 | 31.5 mi | 39m |
| US 231 | 30.1 mi | 45m |
| Michigan Avenue | 21.6 mi | 31m |
| Base Line Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
| Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 43 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on South Washington Street
309 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto US 36
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
3
Turn right onto US 231
30 mi
·
45 min
·
US 231
4
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
6
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
7
Continue on US 231
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Base Line Road
8
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 52
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 231
10
Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sagamore Parkway South
11
Continue on Sagamore Parkway North
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sagamore Parkway North
12
Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
13
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 25
15
Continue on SR 25
31 mi
·
39 min
·
SR 25
16
Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
17
Continue on South Cicott Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Cicott Street
18
Turn right onto BUS US 24
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Market Street
19
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 2nd Street
20
Turn right onto Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
21
Continue on High Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
High Street
22
Turn left onto SR 25
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn right onto SR 25
22 mi
·
31 min
·
Michigan Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward South Bend
25
Merge onto US 31
43 mi
·
53 min
·
US 31
26
Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Michigan Street
27
Continue on BUS US 31
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Michigan Street
28
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
30
Continue on SR 933
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
31
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
32
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.3 miles from Bainbridge, IN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, IN
This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bainbridge, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.3 mi from Bainbridge, IN · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Bainbridge, 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
$24.39 one way
$48.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Late night in South Bend on Wednesday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
53% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:54AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 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
3h 48m 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 Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, SR 25, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 miles from Bainbridge, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 3h 48m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.9 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (Schuyler Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 92.3 miles (SR 25 / North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bainbridge, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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