Origin
Lovett, IN
Afternoon in Lovett on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
220.9 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
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6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lovett, IN
KoolShooters
South Bend, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN covers 220.9 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar Street, State Roads 3 & 7, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.55 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
110.4 miles from Lovett, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 220.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Roads 3 & 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Poplar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovett, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on West County Road 500 South
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West County Road 500 South
2
Turn left
5.1 mi
·
7 min
3
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
4
Turn right onto Poplar Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Poplar Street
5
Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Roads 3 & 7
6
Continue on South State Street
18 mi
·
27 min
·
South State Street
7
Continue on State Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
9
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 65 North: Indianapolis
11
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southport Road
13
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Southport Road
15
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
16
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
17
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
21
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Keystone Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
24
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
28
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
29
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
North Meridian Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Michigan Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Michigan Street
32
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
34
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
35
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Navarre Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 110.4 miles from Lovett, IN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
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 Lovett, 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 Lovett, IN
This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lovett, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.4 mi from Lovett, IN · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 110.4 miles from Lovett, 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
$33.55 one way
$67.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.08 | $98.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
11 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
3h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN covers 220.9 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poplar Street, State Roads 3 & 7, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.4 miles from Lovett, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.55 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lovett, IN to South Bend, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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