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Trip from Hagerstown, 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

3h 46m

Distance

168.6 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m

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

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Downtown Hagerstown, IN, IN

Hagerstown, IN

Magnific Sunset

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

South Bend, IN

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Trip Overview

This 168.6-mile journey from Hagerstown, IN, to South Bend, IN, is an efficient drive, taking approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. With 62% of the route on highways, it’s a straightforward trip well-suited for a single day. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest excursion is around $26, making it an economical option. The drive primarily utilizes US 31 and US 35, offering a direct path through Indiana. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

84.3 miles from Hagerstown, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 54.1 mi 1h 6m
US 35 45.9 mi 54m
South Wabash Street 11.8 mi 17m
East 1000 North 11.1 mi 15m
East 600 North 10 mi 14m
East State Road 18 6.5 mi 7m
North 500 West 6.4 mi 9m
SR 1 5.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 54.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

116 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SR 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 1

5.1 mi · 7 min · SR 1
4

Turn left onto US 35

18 mi · 20 min · US 35
5

Take the exit onto US 35

5.9 mi · 8 min · US 35
Toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
6

Turn straight onto US 35; SR 3

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 35; SR 3
7

Turn left onto US 35; SR 28

10.0 mi · 14 min · East 600 North
8

Take the ramp onto US 35

19 mi · 20 min · US 35
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
10

Turn left onto SR 18

6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
11

Continue on SR 18

0.2 mi · 14 sec · West Delphi Avenue
12

Continue on SR 18

487 ft · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
13

Turn right onto SR 9; SR 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
14

Turn left onto SR 15

0.6 mi · 49 sec · North Wabash Avenue
15

Continue on SR 15

4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
16

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 187 West
17

Continue on SR 15

12 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
18

Turn left onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Market Street
19

Turn right onto SR 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
20

Continue on SR 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Cass Street
21

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
22

Continue on SR 15

6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
23

Turn left onto SR 16

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
24

Continue on SR 16

11 mi · 15 min · East 1000 North
25

Turn right onto US 31

54 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 31
26

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

128 ft · 6 sec · South Michigan Street
27

Continue on BUS US 31

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 roundabout onto SR 933

124 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
30

Continue on SR 933

454 ft · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
31

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

131 ft · 4 sec · East Navarre Street
32

Arrive at destination

East Navarre Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 46-minute drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight hours and arrive with plenty of time to spare. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost of approximately $26, you have flexibility in pacing. Be mindful of the 54.1-mile stretch on US 31, as it's the longest continuous segment where services might be less frequent. Plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or before entering more populated areas. Since this is a manageable 168.6-mile trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.

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 84.3 miles from Hagerstown, IN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 37 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.3 miles or 1h 49m 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 Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, IN

This is one driving day of about 168.6 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Hagerstown, 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 US 31 for about 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sweetser, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetser, IN

84 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

Anderson, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetser, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.3 miles from Hagerstown, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Willow Springs Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hagerstown, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+17654894093

Visit website

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Bend, Indiana

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Rosebud Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muncie, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

First break · 32min in 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

Visit website

Willow Springs Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hagerstown, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+17654894093

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

La Cascada Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Gas City, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17655734831

Visit website

Rosebud Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Muncie, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Marion, 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

Muncie Children's Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Muncie, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17652861660

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

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

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 1 and 168.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 1

Turn left onto SR 1

Navigation decision point

5
23.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 35

Take the exit onto US 35 toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Po...
4
32.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 35; SR 28 / East 600 North

Turn left onto US 35; SR 28 / East 600 North

Navigation decision point

6
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
5
168.6 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | East Navarre Street

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.36 one way

$52.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.94 $57.88
premium $4.89 $32.45 $64.89
diesel $5.61 $37.22 $74.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.75 $6.74
EV Truck/SUV 67.4 0 $23.60 $10.79

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, IN

Morning in Hagerstown on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bend, IN

Morning in South Bend on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 30% chance 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

31 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

3h 46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the 168.6 miles on faster roads. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time on routes like US 31 and US 35. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.1 miles on US 31, which can feel like a solid period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates sections of South Wabash Street, suggesting a transition into more local driving as you approach your destination. This mix offers a practical driving experience without being overly monotonous.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.1 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and US 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 1.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hagerstown, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 3h 46m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 1): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles (US 35; SR 28 / East 600 North): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hagerstown, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

Montpelier

61.9 mi in | ~1h 18m

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 3h 46m. Total distance: 168.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.1 miles on US 31. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 1): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles (US 35; SR 28 / East 600 North): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 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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