Origin
New Chicago, IN
Afternoon in New Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Chicago, IN to South Bend, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 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 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Chicago, IN
Yusuf Mahammed
South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Chicago, IN to South Bend, IN covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, North Michigan Street, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 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
31.4 miles from New Chicago, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 55.3 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East, I 90, I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 East, I 90, I 94 East
8
3.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 90: Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 East, I 90: Toll Road
8
4.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll...
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~10m 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.
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dam...
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 New Chicago, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana Toll Road East along the way.
Indiana Toll Road East
4.1 mi in
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~9m
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via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 55.3 mi | 1h |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fairview Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ripley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dekalb Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 55.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Chicago, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on Michigan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Michigan Street
2
Continue on Dekalb Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dekalb Street
3
Turn right onto Liverpool Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liverpool Road
4
Continue on Fairview Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Street
5
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
Grand Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 6; SR 51
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ripley Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90, I 94 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90: Toll Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on I 80
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 80; I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
14
Turn right onto SR 933
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Street
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
16
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
17
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
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East Navarre Street
18
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 31.4 miles from New Chicago, IN, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 62.8 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 40m 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 4m
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 New Chicago, 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 New Chicago, IN
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Chicago, 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 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from New Chicago, IN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from New Chicago, 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
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Indiana Toll Road
(55.3 mi)
$3.87
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
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
3:17 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 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 18m 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 New Chicago, IN to South Bend, IN covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, North Michigan Street, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from New Chicago, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.54 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 62.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Chicago, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana Toll Road East along the way.
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