Origin
South Bend, IN
Night in South Bend on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Dunlap, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bend, IN
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Dunlap, IN
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Trip Overview
South Bend to Dunlap is 21.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to itself. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway. It's a quick journey, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment. You'll find this route convenient for a quick errand or connecting to other local destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincolnway East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ironwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Dunlap, IN.
1
Start on East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Navarre Street
2
Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31
444 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Michigan Street
3
Enter roundabout onto North Michigan Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Michigan Street
4
Continue on North Michigan Street
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Michigan Street
5
Continue on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
6
Continue on South Michigan Street
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Michigan Street
7
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Lincolnway East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincolnway East
9
Continue on SR 933
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way West
10
Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
11
Continue on Ironwood Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ironwood Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 20
13
Merge onto US 20
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Merge onto US 33
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn sharp left onto CR 13
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Road 13
18
Arrive at destination
CR 13
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Turn left onto SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Michigan Street
Enter roundabout onto North Michigan Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Monroe Street
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 13 / County Road 13
Turn sharp left onto CR 13 / County Road 13
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dunlap, IN
Night in Dunlap on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
34m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the drive on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14.1 miles along the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway without needing to navigate many turns. The majority of your time will be spent on this parkway, offering a consistent driving experience before transitioning to local roads like South Ironwood Drive and Lincoln Way West as you approach your destination. The character is largely about covering distance efficiently on well-maintained roads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Saint Joseph Valley Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saint Joseph Valley Parkway and South Ironwood Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan 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 21.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (East Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 South Bend, IN to Dunlap, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.
Elkhart
19.6 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. 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 Dunlap, 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 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Michigan Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (East Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunlap, 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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