Origin
Yorktown, IN
Evening in Yorktown on Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
142.7 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorktown, IN
Thiago Oliveira
South Bend, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN covers 142.7 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Tiger Drive, West River Road, South 600 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.67 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
71.4 miles from Yorktown, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 142.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Tiger Drive 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
The drive from Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Tiger Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 600 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road 600 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West McGalliard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Delphi Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Tiger Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on West Kilgore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Kilgore Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Tiger Drive
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tiger Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West River Road
4
Turn right onto South 600 West
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 600 West
5
Continue on North County Road 600 West
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 600 West
6
Turn left onto West McGalliard Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West McGalliard Road
7
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
10
Turn left onto East State Road 18
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East State Road 18
11
Continue on West Delphi Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Delphi Avenue
12
Continue on West 2nd Street
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Baldwin Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Wabash Avenue
15
Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Wabash Road
16
Continue on County Road 187 West
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Road 187 West
17
Continue on South Wabash Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Wabash Street
18
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Market Street
19
Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cass Street
20
Continue on North Cass Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cass Street
21
Continue on County Road 500 West
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 500 West
22
Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North 500 West
23
Turn left onto State Road 16
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 16
24
Continue on East 1000 North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 1000 North
25
Turn right
54 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Michigan Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Michigan Street
28
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
30
Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
31
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Navarre Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Yorktown, IN, or about 1h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Yorktown, 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.
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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 Yorktown, IN
This is one driving day of about 142.7 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yorktown, 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 71.4 mi from Yorktown, IN · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Yorktown, 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
$21.67 one way
$43.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.70 | $63.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.98 | $9.13 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
South Bend, IN
Evening in South Bend on Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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
2h 34m 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 Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN covers 142.7 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Tiger Drive, West River Road, South 600 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from Yorktown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.67 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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