Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 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
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN covers 44.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East County Line Road, County Road 40, County Road 38 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East County Line Road 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 Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 59m 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 Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East County Line Road | — | — |
| County Road 40 | — | — |
| County Road 38 | — | — |
| East Kercher Road | — | — |
| Lincolnway East | — | — |
| East Pike Street | — | — |
| Elkhart Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East County Line Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto County Road 40
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 40
4
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
5
Turn left onto County Road 38
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 38
6
Continue on East Kercher Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Kercher Road
7
Turn right onto Lincolnway East
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincolnway East
8
Continue on East Pike Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pike Street
9
Continue on Elkhart Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elkhart Road
10
Continue on Lincoln Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Continue on Elkhart Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Elkhart Road
12
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Ironwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ironwood Drive
15
Keep slight right
243 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ironwood Road
17
Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
18
Turn left onto Lincoln Way West
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
19
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
20
Continue on East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
21
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Michigan Street
22
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
25
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Navarre Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 30m 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 22.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Bend, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Bend, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
South Bend, IN
Afternoon in South Bend on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN covers 44.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East County Line Road, County Road 40, County Road 38. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 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 Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 59m 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 Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to South Bend, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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