Origin
South Bend, IN
Morning in South Bend on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bend, IN to Locke, 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
44m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Locke, IN
Nathan Thomas
Trip Overview
South Bend, IN to Locke, IN is 28 miles and takes about 44m via Saint Joseph Valley Parkway and South Nappanee Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive with a mix of highway and surface roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger Indiana road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| South Nappanee Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Nappanee Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Ironwood Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road 50 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend, IN and Locke, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward SR 19 South: Wakarusa, Nappanee
15
Turn straight onto SR 19
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Nappanee Street
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 19
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Nappanee Street
17
Continue on SR 19
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nappanee Street
18
Turn right onto CR 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 50
19
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — 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
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.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Ironwood Drive
Turn right onto South Ironwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 19 South: Wakarusa, Nappanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 19 South: Wakarusa, Nappanee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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
Locke, IN
Morning in Locke on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
44m 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 28-mile trip features 38% highway driving on the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. You'll encounter a 10.7-mile stretch on this parkway before transitioning to surface streets like South Nappanee Street. The change from parkway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable shift in speed and traffic flow as you approach your destination.
38% 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: 10.7 mi on Saint Joseph Valley Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 933; BUS US 31 / North Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
902 ft
691 ft
Total Climb
312 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
902 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
211 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 South Bend, IN to Locke, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Nappanee along the way.
Nappanee
16.1 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting 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 44m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. 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: 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 Locke, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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