Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Indianapolis to South Bend. If you're planning a road trip to South Bend, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Indianapolis
drive for about 1 hour
11:13 am Kokomo
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:13 pm
drive for about 49 minutes
1:02 pm Rochester (Indiana)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:02 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:08 pm Mishawaka
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:08 pm
drive for about 16 minutes
4:25 pm arrive in South Bend
driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a South Bend to Indianapolis drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
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