Origin
LaPorte, IN
Night in LaPorte on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaPorte, 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
43m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaPorte, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
La Porte, IN to South Bend, IN is 26.6 miles and takes about 43m via SR 2, Lincolnway, and West Western Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mainly utilizing state and local roads, making it ideal for a quick transit between these two cities. You'll find this journey offers a practical way to get from point A to B without significant detours or complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 2 | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| Lincolnway | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| West Western Avenue | 3 mi | 6m |
| West Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Marion Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Charles Martin Sr. Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Olive Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Michigan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 2
— 12.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPorte, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on SR 2; SR 39
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincolnway
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout
41 ft
·
0 sec
Toward SR 2 East: South Bend
3
Continue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 2 East: South Bend
4
Continue on SR 2
13 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
5
Continue on SR 2
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South Olive Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Olive Street
7
Turn right
157 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
9
Turn left onto Charles Martin Sr. Drive
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Charles Martin Sr. Drive
10
Continue on West Marion Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marion Street
11
Continue on SR 933
332 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Marion Street
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
231 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Michigan Street
13
Continue on SR 933
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
14
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 2; SR 39 / Lincolnway
Depart onto SR 2; SR 39 / Lincolnway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Enter roundabout toward SR 2 East: South Bend
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 2 East: South Bend
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Straight toward SR 2 East: South Bend
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 2 East: South Bend
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in South Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:18 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
24 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
43m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 48% of it on highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on SR 2, Lincolnway, and West Western Avenue. The longest uninterrupted section you'll navigate is approximately 12.7 miles on SR 2. This suggests a journey that balances some faster-paced driving with more local road segments, likely involving changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you progress toward South Bend.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on SR 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 2; SR 39 / Lincolnway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m 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 (SR 2; SR 39 / Lincolnway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on SR 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (SR 2; SR 39 / Lincolnway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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