Origin
South Bend, IN
Night in South Bend on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
198.8 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
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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Blooming Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Michigan Street, North Dr, South Michigan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.08 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
99.4 miles from South Bend, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 198.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Michigan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Michigan Street | — | — |
| North Dr | — | — |
| South Michigan Street | — | — |
| West 1000 North | — | — |
| State Road 16 | — | — |
| North 500 West | — | — |
| County Road 500 West | — | — |
| North Cass Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Michigan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Blooming Grove, IN.
1
Start on East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Navarre Street
2
Turn left onto North Michigan Street
443 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Michigan Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
197 ft
·
7 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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Michigan Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Street
9
Continue on South Michigan Street
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
10
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue straight
28 mi
·
34 min
13
Turn left onto West 1000 North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 1000 North
14
Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 16
15
Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North 500 West
16
Continue on County Road 500 West
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 500 West
17
Continue on North Cass Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cass Street
18
Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Street
19
Turn left onto West Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Canal Street
20
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Wabash Street
21
Continue on County Road 187 West
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Road 187 West
22
Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Wabash Road
23
Continue on North Wabash Avenue
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Wabash Avenue
24
Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Baldwin Avenue
25
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
26
Continue on Sears Drive
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sears Drive
27
Continue on East 4th Street
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East 4th Street
28
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
29
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
31
Turn left onto East County Road 600 North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East County Road 600 North
32
Continue on East 600 North
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
East 600 North
33
Turn right onto North County Road 100 East
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
North County Road 100 East
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Richmond, Muncie
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 35: Richmond, Muncie
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 29th Street
18 mi
·
20 min
·
East 29th Street
36
Turn right
22 mi
·
35 min
37
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 30th Street
38
Turn right onto North Park Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Park Road
39
Turn left onto East 11th Street
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 11th Street
40
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
41
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 5th Street
42
Turn right onto Vine Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vine Street
43
Turn right onto Stone Church Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stone Church Road
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 99.4 miles from South Bend, IN, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 44 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, 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.
+
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 198.8 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from South Bend, IN · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, IN
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, 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
$31.08 one way
$62.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Blooming Grove, IN
Night in Blooming Grove on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Blooming Grove, IN covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Michigan Street, North Dr, South Michigan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 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 $31.08 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Bend, IN to Blooming Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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