Planning a quick trip from Logansport to South Bend, Indiana? This drive covers 69 miles and should take you about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Since both locations are within the Midwest and Indiana, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is quite budget-friendly and perfectly suited for a single-day excursion; no overnight stay is required. The journey primarily utilizes US 31, making it a straightforward and efficient option for getting between these two Indiana cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Logansport, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
43 mi
53m
Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi
31m
South Michigan Street
2.5 mi
6m
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
2m
East Broadway Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South 6th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Michigan Street
0.1 mi
<1m
11th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 43 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logansport, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on BUS US 24
152 ft·8 sec·East Market Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
417 ft·23 sec·11th Street
3
Turn left onto BUS US 24
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto SR 25
0.3 mi·59 sec·South 6th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 25
22 mi·31 min·Michigan Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward South Bend
7
Merge onto US 31
43 mi·53 min·US 31
8
Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31
128 ft·6 sec·South Michigan Street
9
Continue on BUS US 31
2.5 mi·6 min·South Michigan Street
10
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi·2 min·South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
124 ft·7 sec·North Michigan Street
12
Continue on SR 933
454 ft·17 sec·North Michigan Street
13
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft·4 sec·East Navarre Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 37-minute duration for this 69-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you near South Bend. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily break up the drive with a quick stop for gas or a rest whenever you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is 43 miles on US 31; planning a quick stop before that segment could be a good idea.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Logansport, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 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 1h 18m
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 Logansport, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Logansport, IN
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Logansport, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the ramp toward South Bend
Navigation decision point
Toward South Bend
4
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|BUS US 31 / South Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31 / South Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.84
$23.69
premium
$4.89
$13.28
$26.56
diesel
$5.61
$15.23
$30.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.04
$2.76
EV Truck/SUV
27.6
0
$9.66
$4.42
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 18, 2026
Origin
Logansport, IN
Late night
in Logansport on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Bend, IN
Late night
in South Bend on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NW 15 mph15% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Plymouth, IN
35 mi in
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 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 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 31, including one uninterrupted stretch of 43 miles. While primarily a highway experience, expect to transition onto Michigan Avenue and South Michigan Street as you approach your destination. The character of the road is largely consistent, offering a direct and unfussy transit between Logansport and South Bend.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Michigan Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Logansport, IN to South Bend, IN is easy. At 1h 37m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles (BUS US 31 / South Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Logansport, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Logansport is a small city in Northern Indiana. It was named after a Shawnee warrior named James Logan, or Captain Logan. It was a center for both canal and rail traffic since its founding in 1826, and commands a prominent location at the confluence of the Eel and Wabash Rivers.
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.
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on US 31. 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 (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles (BUS US 31 / South Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Bend, IN before heading back.
