Origin
South Bend, IN
Night in South Bend on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bend, IN
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Edgewood, IN
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Trip Overview
This 140.8-mile drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 9 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $22, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily be on US 31 and South Michigan Street. Given that both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Indiana, expect a familiar, predominantly rural and suburban landscape throughout. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Indiana locations.
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
70.4 miles from South Bend, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is 62% highway, meaning a good portion of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on US 31, offering a chance to settle in and cover significant ground. While US 31 forms the backbone of this journey, the inclusion of South Michigan Street and Fisherburg Avenue suggests you'll experience a mix of highway driving and potentially some more localized road travel as you approach your destination. The profile indicates a predominantly highway experience, so plan for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 86.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and South Michigan Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN is easy. At 3h 9m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto North Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
5
123.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
124.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
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SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Edgewood, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
Noblesville
115.9 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 86.6 mi | 1h 47m |
| South Michigan Street | 28.2 mi | 38m |
| Fisherburg Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Road 32 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Nichol Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Westfield Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Little Chicago Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Edgewood, IN.
1
Start on East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Navarre Street
2
Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31
444 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Michigan Street
3
Enter roundabout onto North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
4
Continue on North Michigan Street
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Michigan Street
5
Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
6
Continue on South Michigan Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Michigan Street
7
Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Michigan Street
8
Continue on BUS US 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Street
9
Continue on BUS US 31
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
10
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
11
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue on US 31
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 31
13
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
14
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
15
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
16
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
17
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
19
Turn left onto SR 38
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
20
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
22
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Chicago Road
23
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Road
24
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
25
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
26
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
28
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
30
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
31
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
33
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Conner Street
34
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
35
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Conner Street
36
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fisherburg Avenue
37
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Fisherburg Avenue
38
Continue on SR 32
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 32
39
Continue on SR 32
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nichol Avenue
40
Turn left onto Orchard Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Orchard Lane
41
Turn right onto Maple Road
188 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maple Road
42
Arrive at destination
Maple Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic. There's one recommended stop, which should be ample for a break on this relatively short journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 86.6-mile stretch on US 31, to avoid any unexpected delays. The estimated fuel cost of $22 means you can budget confidently for gas. This drive offers flexibility; you can depart whenever suits you best, knowing you'll arrive in Edgewood within a reasonable timeframe.
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 70.4 miles from South Bend, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Bend, 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 South Bend, IN
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from South Bend, IN · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
Arriving in Edgewood, IN
The final approach into Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, 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
$22.01 one way
$44.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.10 | $54.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Edgewood, IN
Night in Edgewood on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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 South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, South Michigan Street, Fisherburg Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 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 $22.01 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.
The drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN is easy. At 3h 9m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
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