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Trip from Veedersburg, 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

3h 27m

Distance

149 mi

240 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Veedersburg, IN

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city and county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States of America

South Bend, IN

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Trip Overview

This 149-mile drive from Veedersburg to South Bend, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. You'll primarily be on SR 25 and US 31, with a significant portion of the journey, about 74%, on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23, making it an economical option. This highway-focused route offers a straightforward path through the heart of Indiana, perfect for those looking for efficiency. With only one recommended stop, you can maintain good momentum towards your destination.

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

74.5 miles from Veedersburg, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 25 51.5 mi 1h 7m
US 31 43 mi 53m
Michigan Avenue 21.6 mi 31m
I 74 8.8 mi 9m
North State Road 25 4.3 mi 5m
Old US Highway 231 2.7 mi 4m
Old State Road 25 2.7 mi 4m
South Michigan Street 2.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: SR 25 — 51.5 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Veedersburg, IN and South Bend, IN.

1

Start on US 136

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 100 East
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 74 East
4

Merge onto I 74

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 74
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 25 Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
6

Turn left onto SR 25

4.3 mi · 5 min · North State Road 25
7

Continue on SR 25

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Garfield Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 25

117 ft · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
9

Turn left onto SR 25

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Vine Street
10

At end of road, turn left onto SR 25

107 ft · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
11

Turn right onto SR 25

20 mi · 28 min · SR 25
12

Continue on US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 52
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto US 52

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231
14

Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South
15

Continue on Sagamore Parkway North

2.1 mi · 3 min · Sagamore Parkway North
16

Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
17

Continue on SR 25

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto SR 25

9 ft · 0 sec · SR 25
19

Continue on SR 25

31 mi · 39 min · SR 25
20

Turn right onto Old State Road 25

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 25
21

Continue on South Cicott Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Cicott Street
22

Turn right onto BUS US 24

0.5 mi · 54 sec · West Market Street
23

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
24

Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
25

Continue on High Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · High Street
26

Turn left onto SR 25

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North 6th Street
27

Turn right onto SR 25

22 mi · 31 min · Michigan Avenue
28

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward South Bend
29

Merge onto US 31

43 mi · 53 min · US 31
30

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

128 ft · 6 sec · South Michigan Street
31

Continue on BUS US 31

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Michigan Street
32

Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
33

Enter roundabout onto SR 933

124 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
34

Continue on SR 933

454 ft · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
35

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

131 ft · 4 sec · East Navarre Street
36

Arrive at destination

East Navarre Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 27-minute duration, leaving Veedersburg in the morning allows ample time to reach South Bend without feeling rushed. With a total of 149 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $23, you can plan your stops accordingly, keeping in mind the longest stretch is over 50 miles on SR 25. Take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers; perhaps build in a brief break around the halfway point to stretch. Remember to check your fuel levels before departing, as this route is primarily highway-focused.

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 74.5 miles from Veedersburg, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 33 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bend, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Veedersburg, 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 Veedersburg, IN

This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Veedersburg, 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 SR 25 for about 51.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Logansport, IN

75 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.

Popular next leg

Logansport, IN to South Bend, IN

69 mi · 1h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Shadeland, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Logansport, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Veedersburg, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Bend, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149

Hours: 3–7 pm

+15742346069

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Indiana

1.8 mi

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

2.3 mi

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 3–7 pm

+15742346069

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.6

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Veedersburg, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 106.4

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 106.4

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 106.4

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Unity Gardens Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 149

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15742222266

Visit website

Generations Adventureplex

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 149

Mishawaka, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+15748551095

Visit website

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 10.8 and 148.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
10.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 25 Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
4
15.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | SR 25 / West Wabash Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 25 / West Wabash Street

Navigation decision point

5
80.6 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | SR 25 / North 6th Street

Turn left onto SR 25 / North 6th Street

Navigation decision point

5
102.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the ramp toward South Bend

Navigation decision point

Toward South Bend
5
148.9 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | East Navarre Street

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.29 one way

$46.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.58 $51.15
premium $4.89 $28.67 $57.35
diesel $5.61 $32.90 $65.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
EV Truck/SUV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Veedersburg, IN

Afternoon in Veedersburg on Sunday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bend, IN

Afternoon in South Bend on Sunday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

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

3h 27m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 74% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.5 miles on SR 25, providing a consistent pace. As you transition to US 31, the character of the drive may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains efficient. This route is designed for making good time, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward progress through the Midwest.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on SR 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 25 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in.

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 3h 27m drive. You will face about 23 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.6 miles (SR 25 / North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Veedersburg, IN and South Bend, IN, road signs point toward Wingate and Bend.

Wingate

10.8 mi in | ~13m

Bend

102.4 mi in | ~2h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 149 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on SR 25. 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: at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.6 miles (SR 25 / North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at South Bend, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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