Origin
South Bend, IN
Evening in South Bend on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Michigan Street | — | — |
| North Dr | — | — |
| South Michigan Street | — | — |
| East Monroe Street | — | — |
| Lincolnway East | — | — |
| Lincoln Way West | — | — |
| South Ironwood Drive | — | — |
| Ironwood Road | — | — |
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 Stony Creek, 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
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Michigan Street
7
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
8
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
9
Continue on Lincoln Way West
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 slight left toward US 20
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 20
13
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Turn slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
15
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
18
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
19
Turn left onto County Road 40
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 40
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
21
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from South Bend, IN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from South Bend, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stony Creek, IN
The final approach into Stony Creek, 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
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Stony Creek, IN
Evening in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
17 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
1h 7m 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 Stony Creek, IN covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 21.9 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 $6.86 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.
The drive from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Bend, IN to Stony Creek, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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