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Trip from Guthrie, IN to South Bend, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

214.4 mi

345 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Guthrie, IN, IN

Guthrie, IN

Daniel & Hannah Snipes

city and county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States of America

South Bend, IN

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Trip Overview

This 214.4-mile drive from Guthrie, Indiana to South Bend, Indiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 33 minutes. You'll navigate using a mix of North Meridian Street, I-69, and SR 37, with about 41% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest journey is around $34. Given its length and the mixed driving profile, it offers a straightforward travel experience without the necessity of an overnight stop, making it a practical choice for a weekend excursion or a purposeful transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.2 miles from Guthrie, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Meridian Street 119.3 mi 2h 28m
I 69 69 mi 1h 18m
SR 37 10.5 mi 13m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
South Michigan Street 2.5 mi 6m
Guthrie Road 2 mi 7m
I-465 WB 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Meridian Street — 119.3 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and South Bend, IN.

1

Start on Guthrie Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Guthrie Road
2

Continue on Guthrie Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Guthrie Road
3

Turn right onto Crest Motel Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crest Motel Road
4

Turn right onto Old State Highway 37

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Old State Highway 37
5

Turn right onto SR 37

10 mi · 13 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 69

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
9

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
10

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway
18

Merge onto US 31

119 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
19

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

128 ft · 6 sec · South Michigan Street
20

Continue on BUS US 31

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Michigan Street
21

Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
22

Enter roundabout onto SR 933

124 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
23

Continue on SR 933

454 ft · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
24

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

131 ft · 4 sec · East Navarre Street
25

Arrive at destination

East Navarre Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 33-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach South Bend with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing; however, consider breaking up the 119.3-mile stretch on North Meridian Street to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition between different road types, and budget approximately $34 for gas. Given it's a single-day trip, you can afford to be flexible with your departure time and any brief pauses you might need along the way.

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 107.2 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.3 miles.

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 47 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.2 miles or 2h 15m 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 40m

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 Guthrie, 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 Guthrie, IN

This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Guthrie, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 119.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carmel, IN

107 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.

Popular next leg

Carmel, IN to South Bend, IN

124.8 mi · 2h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Miller, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Noblesville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Guthrie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 57m in / 2h 37m to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

1.2 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.4 mi

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13173169875

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 3–7 pm

+15742346069

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13175800333

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Unity Gardens Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15742222266

Visit website

Generations Adventureplex

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mishawaka, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+15748551095

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 85.7 and 86.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue
7
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.52 one way

$67.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.80 $73.61
premium $4.89 $41.26 $82.52
diesel $5.61 $47.34 $94.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.3 0 $22.51 $10.29
Efficient EV 53.6 0 $18.76 $8.58
EV Truck/SUV 85.8 1 $30.02 $13.72

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Guthrie, IN

Late night in Guthrie on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bend, IN

Late night in South Bend on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. With 41% of the route on highways, you'll experience periods of faster travel, interspersed with stretches on local roads like North Meridian Street and SR 37. The longest uninterrupted drive segment you'll encounter is 119.3 miles on North Meridian Street, which suggests a significant portion of the journey will involve more local driving. This profile means you should anticipate varying speed limits and potentially more interactions with local traffic as you progress.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.3 mi on North Meridian Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 85.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 214.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in South Bend, IN

Full guide →

South Bend is in Northern Indiana. The city's name is drawn from the fact that it's situated on the southernmost bend in the St. Joseph River. Together with neighboring Mishawaka they form a continuous urban area of about 325,000 (2020). South Bend is the home of the University of Notre Dame, but is also the former home of many large companies such as Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and Singer. The area is now home to Crowe-Chizek, AM General (which makes military vehicles.), Bosch, Honeywell, and Woodwind & Brasswind. The city hopes to grow with the undertaking of a new nano-technology campus near the city, which has already brought new contracts for factories and businesses around the city of Southbend.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 119.3 miles on North Meridian Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Bend, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at South Bend, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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