Origin
Churubusco, IN
Late night in Churubusco on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Churubusco, IN to South Bend, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Churubusco, IN
Sergio Benavides
South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Churubusco, IN to South Bend, IN covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, Lincolnway South, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 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
34.1 miles from Churubusco, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Churubusco, IN to South Bend, IN covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 33; SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 33 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 33; SR 13
Turn right onto US 33; SR 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.1 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
63 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
68.2 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 20.3 mi | 34m |
| Lincolnway South | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| US 6 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 20.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Churubusco, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on SR 205
29 ft
·
7 sec
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West Whitley Street
2
Turn left onto US 33
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincolnway South
4
Continue on US 33
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincolnway South
5
Turn left onto US 6; US 33
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 6; US 33
6
Turn right onto US 33; SR 13
20 mi
·
34 min
·
US 33; SR 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge onto US 20
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Ironwood Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ironwood Road
12
Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
13
Turn left onto SR 933
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
14
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Michigan Street
17
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
19
Continue on SR 933
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
20
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
21
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 34.1 miles from Churubusco, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 68.2 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 49m 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 25m
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 Churubusco, 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 Churubusco, IN
This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Churubusco, 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 US 33 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Churubusco, IN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Churubusco, 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
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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 Churubusco, IN to South Bend, IN covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, Lincolnway South, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Churubusco, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 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 68.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 33; SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Churubusco, IN to South Bend, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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