Origin
Granger, IN
Night in Granger on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granger, IN to South Bend, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Granger, IN to South Bend, IN is 9.8 miles and takes about 19m via Edwardsburg Highway, South Bend Avenue, and East Angela Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a route with plenty of turns rather than a direct shot. Given its minimal distance, this is an ideal option for a quick errand or a way to connect two nearby points without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| South Bend Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Angela Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Cleveland Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Michigan Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Adams Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Edison Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Navarre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edwardsburg Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granger, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on this road
6 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
236 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left
69 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left onto SR 23
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Adams Road
5
Continue on SR 23
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Edwardsburg Highway
6
Continue on SR 23
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cleveland Road
7
Turn left onto SR 23
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Bend Avenue
8
Turn right onto Edison Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Edison Road
9
Continue on East Angela Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Angela Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 933
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Michigan Street
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
12
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
13
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 23 / Adams Road
Turn left onto SR 23 / Adams Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Navarre Street
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in South Bend on Saturday
Local time
10:46 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
14 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local streets for the entirety of the 9.8 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is about 3.5 miles on Edwardsburg Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as you follow the local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Edwardsburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 23 / Adams Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Edwardsburg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 23 / Adams Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Bend, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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