Origin
Nappanee, IN
Late night in Nappanee on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nappanee, 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
46m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 29.7-mile drive from Nappanee, IN to South Bend, IN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's a budget-friendly option for a single-day excursion. The journey primarily utilizes Nappanee Street, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, and South Ironwood Drive, offering a mixed driving experience. This route is perfect for a quick hop within the Midwest region of Indiana, requiring no overnight stays and allowing for a flexible schedule. You won't need to worry about breaking up this short haul, making it an ideal choice for a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nappanee Street | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincolnway East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nappanee Street
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nappanee, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on SR 19
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on SR 19
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Nappanee Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 19
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Nappanee Street
4
Continue on SR 19
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Nappanee Street
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 20
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Ironwood Drive
8
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ironwood Road
10
Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
11
Turn left onto SR 933
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
12
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Michigan Street
15
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
17
Continue on SR 933
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
18
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 19 / Nappanee Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 19 / Nappanee Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Ironwood Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ironwood Drive
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 933 / Lincoln Way West
Turn left onto SR 933 / Lincoln Way West
Navigation decision point
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NW 15 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
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
5 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
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 character of this drive is predominantly a mixed bag, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving on the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.1 miles on Nappanee Street, offering a consistent pace before you transition to other roads. Expect the road to evolve from more rural or town-centric beginnings to a more developed pathway as you approach South Bend. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 46-minute trip.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Nappanee Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near SR 19 / Nappanee Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (SR 19 / Nappanee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Nappanee Street. 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: at 4.5 miles (SR 19 / Nappanee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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