Origin
Ross, IN
Late night in Ross on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ross, 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 28m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ross, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
This 70.1-mile drive from Ross to South Bend, Indiana, will take you about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily on the Indiana Toll Road and the Borman Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is quite economical for a quick journey within the Midwest. The overall feel is that of a typical local drive with a few turn-heavy sections mixed in.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 55.3 mi | 1h |
| Borman Expressway | 6 mi | 8m |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| West 47th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 55.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on Chase Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chase Street
2
Continue on West 49th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 49th Avenue
3
Continue on Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Continue on West 47th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 47th Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on SR 55
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cleveland Street
7
Turn right onto US 6 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Ridge Road
8
Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
10
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Borman Expressway
11
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
Exit 16
Toward I 80 East, I 90
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
15
Turn right onto SR 933
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Street
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
17
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
18
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Ross, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 67 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 55 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 55 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 80 East, I 90
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll...
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$10.96 one way
$21.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Indiana Toll Road
(55.3 mi)
$3.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 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 | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this 70.1-mile journey. While about 10% of this route involves highway driving, including a significant 55.3-mile stretch on the Indiana Toll Road, the character shifts. You'll experience a mix of faster highway segments and more involved local road navigation. This means you'll need to be attentive to turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different types of roads. The drive offers a varied experience, moving from open highway to more localized areas.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on Indiana Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 55 / 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 70.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (SR 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
864 ft
597 ft
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
176 ft
Highest Point
864 ft
~35 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Ross, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana Toll Road East along the way.
Indiana Toll Road East
11.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 80
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on Indiana Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.87 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.
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: at 1.5 miles (SR 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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