Origin
Ogden Dunes, IN
Morning in Ogden Dunes on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden Dunes, IN to South Bend, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden Dunes, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
Ogden Dunes, IN to South Bend, IN is 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m via Indiana Toll Road and I-94, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types rather than just one. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination. It's a straightforward connection between two points in Northern Indiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on the Indiana Toll Road where the longest uninterrupted segment covers 26.9 miles. The route transitions between these more direct highway sections and potentially other road types, keeping the driving experience varied. It’s not a constant interstate grind, nor is it exclusively winding country roads, providing a balanced feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 26.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hillcrest Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Hillcrest Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (US 12 / Dunes Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hillcrest Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Hillcrest Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 12 / Dunes Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 12 / Dunes Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South...
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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.
Between Ogden Dunes, IN and South Bend, IN, road signs point toward Bend, Bus Us 31: South Bend and Notre Dame.
Bend
23.4 mi in
|
~28m
Bus Us 31: South Bend
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Notre Dame
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| I 94 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| US 20 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 39 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| SR 249 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dunes Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hillcrest Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 26.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
508 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Hillcrest Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunes Highway
4
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
5
Turn straight onto SR 249
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 249
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
9
Merge onto US 20
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 20
10
Turn right onto SR 39
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 39
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
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
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Street
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
17
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
18
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Ogden Dunes, IN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Ogden Dunes, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Indiana Toll Road
(26.9 mi)
$1.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in South Bend on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
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
17 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 13m 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 Ogden Dunes, IN to South Bend, IN covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, I 94, US 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 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 59.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Hillcrest Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (US 12 / Dunes Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ogden Dunes, IN and South Bend, IN, road signs point toward Bend, Bus Us 31: South Bend and Notre Dame.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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