This 140.8-mile drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 9 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $22, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily be on US 31 and South Michigan Street. Given that both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Indiana, expect a familiar, predominantly rural and suburban landscape throughout. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Indiana locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from South Bend, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
86.6 mi
1h 47m
South Michigan Street
28.2 mi
38m
Fisherburg Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
State Road 32
4.7 mi
7m
Sheridan Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Nichol Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
Westfield Road
2.6 mi
3m
Little Chicago Road
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Edgewood, 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
2.5 mi·6 min·South Michigan Street
7
Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31
125 ft·7 sec·South Michigan Street
8
Continue on BUS US 31
0.6 mi·1 min·South Michigan Street
9
Continue on BUS US 31
25 mi·29 min·South Michigan Street
10
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·US 31
11
Turn slight right
512 ft·6 sec
12
Continue on US 31
85 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 31
13
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·10 sec·East 226th Street
14
Turn left
320 ft·50 sec
15
Continue on this road
320 ft·25 sec·this road
16
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·9 sec·East 226th Street
17
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi·1 min·US 31
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
19
Turn left onto SR 38
3.5 mi·4 min·Sheridan Avenue
20
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi·32 sec·Little Chicago Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft·2 sec·Little Chicago Road
22
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Little Chicago Road
23
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi·2 min·Westfield Road
24
Enter roundabout
136 ft·3 sec
25
Continue
309 ft·5 sec
26
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi·53 sec·Westfield Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
28
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
30
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
31
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.8 mi·2 min·West Conner Street
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
150 ft·2 sec·East Conner Street
33
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.6 mi·58 sec·East Conner Street
34
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
132 ft·2 sec·East Conner Street
35
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Conner Street
36
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
107 ft·1 sec·Fisherburg Avenue
37
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
6.1 mi·9 min·Fisherburg Avenue
38
Continue on SR 32
4.7 mi·7 min·State Road 32
39
Continue on SR 32
2.7 mi·5 min·Nichol Avenue
40
Turn left onto Orchard Lane
0.1 mi·31 sec·Orchard Lane
41
Turn right onto Maple Road
188 ft·8 sec·Maple Road
42
Arrive at destination
Maple Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic. There's one recommended stop, which should be ample for a break on this relatively short journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 86.6-mile stretch on US 31, to avoid any unexpected delays. The estimated fuel cost of $22 means you can budget confidently for gas. This drive offers flexibility; you can depart whenever suits you best, knowing you'll arrive in Edgewood within a reasonable timeframe.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from South Bend, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Bend, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Bend, IN
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from South Bend, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 86.6 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.1 — 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
5
115.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
5
123.3 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
124.1 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.01 one way
$44.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.17
$48.34
premium
$4.89
$27.10
$54.19
diesel
$5.61
$31.09
$62.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
South Bend, IN
Late night
in South Bend on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edgewood, IN
Late night
in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
3h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 62% highway, meaning a good portion of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on US 31, offering a chance to settle in and cover significant ground. While US 31 forms the backbone of this journey, the inclusion of South Michigan Street and Fisherburg Avenue suggests you'll experience a mix of highway driving and potentially some more localized road travel as you approach your destination. The profile indicates a predominantly highway experience, so plan for steady progress.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and South Michigan Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Bend, IN to Edgewood, IN is easy. At 3h 9m 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 (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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Edgewood, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
Noblesville
115.9 mi in|~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgewood, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
