Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
209.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
The drive from Versailles, IN to South Bend, IN covers 209.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tyson Street, North Adams Street, West Perry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.46 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
104.8 miles from Versailles, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 40m drive with frequent turns across 209.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Perry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Buckeye Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ireland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Michigan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and South Bend, IN.
Start on North Washington Street
Turn right onto Tyson Street
Turn left onto North Adams Street
Turn right onto West Perry Street
Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Ireland Street
Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
Turn right
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on I-465 WB
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bend, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Versailles, 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 Versailles, IN
This is one driving day of about 209.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.8 mi from Versailles, IN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Versailles, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South Bend, 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 South Bend, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.46 one way
$56.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
| premium | $4.15 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $22.00 | $10.06 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.33 | $13.41 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in South Bend on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
105 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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