Trip from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN

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Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

298.7 mi

481 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 0m ★

6 AM

6h 13m

8 AM

6h 38m

10 AM

6h 22m

12 PM

6h 19m

3 PM

6h 23m

5 PM

6h 37m

8 PM

6h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States of America

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Centerville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN covers 298.7 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, I 69, West 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.4 miles from South Bend, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 13m highway drive covering 298.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.1 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 34 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 99.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.8 miles in near US 31.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 298.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 114.8 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.8 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

114.8 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 31

Turn right onto US 31

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 31

Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South

128.4 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 West

153.5 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

228.7 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

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 South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.

Crane

228.7 mi in | ~4h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 31	99.1 mi	2h 4m
I 69	74.4 mi	1h 22m
West 6th Street	29.2 mi	35m
South Michigan Street	28.2 mi	38m
I 465	24.4 mi	28m
US 231	23.1 mi	30m
Mill Street	14.3 mi	16m
County Road 800 North	2.2 mi	7m

Longest stretch: US 31 — 99.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Centerville, IN.

Start on East Navarre Street

131 ft · 12 sec · East Navarre Street

Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31

444 ft · 12 sec · North Michigan Street

Enter roundabout onto North Michigan Street

125 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

Continue on North Michigan Street

196 ft · 6 sec · North Michigan Street

Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.6 mi · 2 min · North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Continue on South Michigan Street

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Michigan Street

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

125 ft · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

Continue on BUS US 31

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Michigan Street

Continue on BUS US 31

25 mi · 29 min · South Michigan Street

Merge onto US 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 31

Turn slight right

512 ft · 6 sec

Continue on US 31

85 mi · 1 hr 44 min · US 31

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street

Turn right onto US 31

13 mi · 17 min · US 31

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 31

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 31

Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 465 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 465

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465

20 mi · 23 min · I 465

Toward I 465 South

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69

47 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

27 mi · 28 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 2 sec

Turn left onto US 231

17 mi · 23 min · US 231

Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231

0.2 mi · 11 sec · West Broadway Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231

14 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

Continue on US 231; SR 56

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 231; SR 56

Turn right onto US 231; SR 56

29 mi · 35 min · West 6th Street

Turn right onto SR 70

2.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 800 North

At end of road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West

0.6 mi · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

Arrive at destination

North County Road 50 West

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 149.4 miles from South Bend, IN, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 149.4 miles or 3h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Bend, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 South Bend, IN

This is one driving day of about 298.7 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Bend, 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 99.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.4 mi from South Bend, IN · 3h 12m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

149 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.4 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.

Arriving in Centerville, IN

The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, 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

$46.70 one way

$93.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$51.27	$102.55
premium	$4.89	$57.48	$114.96
diesel	$5.61	$65.95	$131.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.6	1	$31.36	$14.34
Efficient EV	74.7	0	$26.14	$11.95
EV Truck/SUV	119.5	1	$41.82	$19.12

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

South Bend, IN

Late night in South Bend on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:41AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Centerville, IN

Late night in Centerville on Wednesday

Local time

2:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

6h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN covers 298.7 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 31, I 69, West 6th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.4 miles from South Bend, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from South Bend, IN to Centerville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.

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