Origin
Vienna, IN
Afternoon in Vienna on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
228.7 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vienna, IN
Niklas Jeromin
South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN covers 228.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 31, South Gardner Street, West McClain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 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
114.4 miles from Vienna, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 228.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 44m drive with frequent turns across 228.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 31 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 31 | — | — |
| South Gardner Street | — | — |
| West McClain Avenue | — | — |
| Southport Road | — | — |
| East Southport Road | — | — |
| South Emerson Avenue | — | — |
| I-465 | — | — |
| Keystone Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 31
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US Highway 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31
3
Continue on South Gardner Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gardner Street
4
Turn left onto West McClain Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McClain Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southport Road
8
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Southport Road
10
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
11
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
12
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
14
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
15
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
16
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Keystone Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
19
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
23
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
24
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
North Meridian Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Michigan Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Michigan Street
27
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
30
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Navarre Street
31
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 114.4 miles from Vienna, IN, or about 1h 52m 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 50 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bend, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vienna, 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.
+
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 Vienna, IN
This is one driving day of about 228.7 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Vienna, 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 114.4 mi from Vienna, IN · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Vienna, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Bend, IN
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.75 one way
$71.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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
3h 44m 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 Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN covers 228.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 31, South Gardner Street, West McClain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 miles from Vienna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.75 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vienna, IN to South Bend, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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