Origin
Hobart, IN
Late night in Hobart on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobart, 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
1h 20m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
Hobart, IN to South Bend, IN is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Indiana Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local drive with several turns, rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination. The fuel cost is quite low, making it an economical option for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 52.3 mi | 56m |
| East 37th Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Willowcreek Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Hobart Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Cleveland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 52.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on SR 51 Truck
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 51 Truck
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Front Street
3
Continue on SR 51 Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cleveland Avenue
4
Turn left
93 ft
·
2 sec
5
Turn left
94 ft
·
1 sec
6
Turn straight onto North Hobart Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hobart Road
7
Turn right onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East 37th Avenue
8
Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Willowcreek Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
434 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 80, I 90
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 80; I 90
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
13
Turn right onto SR 933
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Street
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
15
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
16
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Hobart, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 51 Truck / Front Street
Turn right onto SR 51 Truck / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 6 / East 37th Avenue
Turn right onto US 6 / East 37th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Willowcreek Road
Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dam...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
Indiana Toll Road
(52.3 mi)
$3.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in South Bend on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
1h 20m 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?
This route features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, indicating you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than a continuous highway. While there's a significant stretch of 52.3 miles on the Indiana Toll Road, the overall character suggests a need for attention to navigation. The highway share is 0%, which might seem contradictory to the mention of the Toll Road, but it likely refers to the percentage of the *entire route* that is pure, uninterrupted highway driving, with the local roads making up the rest. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you transition between main roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on Indiana Toll Road.
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 around 0.1 miles in near SR 51 Truck / Front Street.
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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 51 Truck / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 6 / East 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Hobart, IN
Full guide →Hobart is a city of 29,059 (2020) in Lake County, Indiana.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on Indiana Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.66 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 0.1 miles (SR 51 Truck / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 6 / East 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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