Origin
North Webster, IN
Morning in North Webster on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Webster, IN to South Bend, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Webster, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Webster to South Bend, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 49.3 miles. You should anticipate about 1 hour and 21 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal single-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. Your route will primarily utilize US 33, North Main Street, and the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, this trip is quite economical for a quick regional transit. Since both origin and destination are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the transition from the smaller community of North Webster to the larger hub of South Bend.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 15.1 mi | 27m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| North Main Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| County Road 33 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Road 13 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 15.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Webster, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on East Washington Street
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto SR 13
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn straight onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Indiana Avenue
4
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 13
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 33
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 33
6
Continue on CR 33
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 33
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 33
15 mi
·
27 min
·
US 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Merge onto US 20
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Ironwood Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn straight onto Ironwood Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ironwood Road
13
Continue on South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
14
Turn left onto SR 933
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
15
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Michigan Street
18
Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
19
Enter roundabout onto SR 933
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
20
Continue on SR 933
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Michigan Street
21
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from North Webster, 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 and 49.2 — 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
|
SR 13 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 33
At end of road, turn left onto US 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
East Navarre Street
Turn right onto East Navarre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in South Bend on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 49.3-mile path. Roughly 59% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and slower, localized traffic flow. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 33, spanning 15.1 miles before the road character begins to shift. As you transition onto the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway and North Main Street, the road environment changes to accommodate the approach into South Bend. You will find that the drive requires a balance of maintaining highway speeds and adjusting to the different pacing of local infrastructure.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on US 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 13 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (SR 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on US 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Bend, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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