Trip from South Bend, IN to Pine, IN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, West 4th Avenue, North Michigan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from South Bend, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from South Bend, IN to Pine, IN?

The route from South Bend, IN to Pine, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

69.4 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

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

The drive from South Bend, IN to Pine, IN covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, West 4th Avenue, North Michigan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.3 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 69.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 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 61.3 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 69.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

6

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

5

3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | 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.

7

64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward SR 53: Broadway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Indiana Toll Road	61.3 mi	1h 6m
West 4th Avenue	3.1 mi	5m
North Michigan Street	1.9 mi	4m
Clark Road	1 mi	3m
Airport Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Broadway	0.1 mi	<1m
East Navarre Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Indiana Toll Road — 61.3 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Navarre Street

131 ft · 8 sec · East Navarre Street

2

Turn right onto SR 933; BUS US 31

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Michigan Street

3

Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31

148 ft · 8 sec · North Michigan Street

4

Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Street

5

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road Use the left lane.

6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

7

Merge onto I 80; I 90

61 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Indiana Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto SR 53

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Broadway

10

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

3.1 mi · 5 min · West 4th Avenue

11

Continue on Airport Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Airport Road

12

Turn right onto Clark Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

13

Arrive at destination

Clark Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from South Bend, IN · 41m into the drive

city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

LaPorte, IN

35 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

Galien, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

LaPorte, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 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 Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.

Arriving in Pine, IN

The final approach into Pine, 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

$10.85 one way

$21.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.91	$23.83
premium	$4.89	$13.36	$26.71
diesel	$5.61	$15.32	$30.65

Estimated Tolls: $4.29

Indiana Toll Road (61.3 mi) $4.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.29	$3.33
Efficient EV	17.4	$6.07	$2.78
EV Truck/SUV	27.8	$9.72	$4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Bend, IN

Evening in South Bend on Thursday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine, IN

Afternoon in Pine on Thursday

Local time

4:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 25m 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 Pine, IN covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.