Origin
South Bend, IN
Night in South Bend on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to North Webster, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49-mile journey from South Bend, Indiana to North Webster, Indiana takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing roads like the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway and North Huntington Street, this drive is well-suited for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. The route's profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through various communities rather than a continuous highway stretch. Given its short duration and ease, this trip offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you structure your time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 49-mile trip, with only 29% of the route on highways. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.1 miles on the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads like Lincolnway East and North Huntington Street. This means you'll experience a more varied driving experience, transitioning between quicker parkway sections and slower, more community-focused roads with frequent intersections. The road character shifts as you progress, offering glimpses of local life rather than a monotonous interstate experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 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 early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 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: 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 0.9 miles (East Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East Monroe Street
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
5
20.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 33 / South Main Street
Merge onto US 33 / South Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 North Webster, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.
Elkhart
19.6 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| North Huntington Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Lincolnway East | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| County Road 33 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Road 13 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and North Webster, 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
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Michigan Street
7
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
9
Continue on SR 933
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
10
Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
11
Continue on Ironwood Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ironwood Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 20
13
Merge onto US 20
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Merge onto US 33
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Continue on US 33
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elkhart Road
19
Continue on US 33
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 33
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincolnway East
21
Turn right onto CR 33
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 33
22
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Road 13
23
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 13
24
Continue on SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Indiana Avenue
25
Continue on SR 13
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
North Huntington Street
26
Turn left onto East Washington Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Street
27
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from South Bend, IN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Webster, IN
The final approach into North Webster, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
North Webster, IN
Night in North Webster on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 20m 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 North Webster, IN covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, North Huntington Street, Lincolnway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 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 $7.66 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 49 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: 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 0.9 miles (East Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from South Bend, IN to North Webster, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.
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