Origin
South Bend, IN
Night in South Bend on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Taylor, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
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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Taylor, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Bend, IN to Taylor, IN covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hoosier Heartland Highway, South Michigan Street, SR 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on Hoosier Heartland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
57.9 miles from South Bend, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from South Bend, IN to Taylor, IN covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hoosier Heartland Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
5
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
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BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
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Greenbush Street
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Bend, IN and Taylor, IN, road signs point toward Logansport and Winamac.
Logansport
46.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Winamac
46.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 31.9 mi | 40m |
| South Michigan Street | 28.2 mi | 38m |
| SR 25 | 21.6 mi | 31m |
| US 31 | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| US 231 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Old State Road 25 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North 4th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Hoosier Heartland Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Taylor, 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
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 31
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
14
Turn right onto SR 25
22 mi
·
31 min
·
SR 25
15
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
18
Turn right onto BUS US 24
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Market Street
19
Turn left onto South Cicott Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Cicott Street
20
Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
21
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
23
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
24
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
25
Continue on North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 15th Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Greenbush Street
27
Continue on Fannon Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fannon Drive
28
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
29
Turn slight left
115 ft
·
3 sec
30
Turn slight right onto North 4th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 4th Street
31
Continue on Old US Highway 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 231
32
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto US 231
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto West 500 South
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West 500 South
35
Turn slight left onto South 150 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 150 West
36
Turn right onto West 550 South
275 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 550 South
37
Turn left
252 ft
·
11 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from South Bend, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 115.8 miles and 2h 48m.
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 Hoosier Heartland Highway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from South Bend, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, IN
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$18.10 one way
$36.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger
Lafayette, IN
Tesla
24 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Mishawaka, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger
South Bend, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
University Park Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Mishawaka, IN
Tesla
6 DCFC
Granger, IN
Granger, IN
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
University Park Mall (Mishawaka, IN)
Mishawaka, IN
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Rochester
Rochester, IN
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Walmart 1547 (Lafayette, IN)
Lafayette, IN
Electrify America
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 10
Tesla: 4
Electrify America: 2
RED_E: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Blink Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Taylor, IN
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
28 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
2h 48m 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 Taylor, IN covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hoosier Heartland Highway, South Michigan Street, SR 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $18.10 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Bend, IN and Taylor, IN, road signs point toward Logansport and Winamac.
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