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Trip from Woodburn, IN to South Bend, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

104.4 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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Downtown Woodburn, IN, IN

Woodburn, IN

Clement Lepetit

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

South Bend, IN

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Trip Overview

Woodburn, IN to South Bend, IN is 104.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m via US 30, US 31, and US 33, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Indiana, moving you from one Midwest locale to another. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled US highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning or overnight stays. The total distance is manageable, and the estimated fuel cost is quite low, adding to its convenience.

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

52.2 miles from Woodburn, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 48.2 mi 1h 3m
US 31 21 mi 25m
US 33 12.7 mi 16m
Stellhorn Road 7.1 mi 12m
East Coliseum Boulevard 3.8 mi 5m
Woodburn Road 3.4 mi 8m
South Michigan Street 2.5 mi 6m
Rohman Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 48.2 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Center Street

108 ft · 6 sec · Center Street
3

Turn right onto SR 101

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street
4

Turn slight right

158 ft · 6 sec
5

Continue on Woodburn Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto North Webster Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Webster Road
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Webster Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Webster Road
8

Continue on Platter Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Platter Road
9

Turn left onto Thimlar Road

447 ft · 8 sec · Thimlar Road
10

Continue on Platter Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Platter Road
11

Continue on Rohman Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
12

Continue on Stellhorn Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road
13

Continue on Crescent Avenue

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Take the ramp

313 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
15

Merge onto SR 930

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Take the exit onto SR 930

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 930
Toward SR 930 West
17

Merge onto SR 930

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Goshen Road
18

Continue on US 33

13 mi · 16 min · US 33
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 30

48 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 30
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 31 North
21

Merge onto US 31

21 mi · 25 min · US 31
22

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

128 ft · 6 sec · South Michigan Street
23

Continue on BUS US 31

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Michigan Street
24

Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
25

Enter roundabout onto SR 933

124 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
26

Continue on SR 933

454 ft · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
27

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

131 ft · 4 sec · East Navarre Street
28

Arrive at destination

East Navarre Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 2h 30m duration and 104.4-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in South Bend by midday, or even leave in the afternoon. With only one suggested stop noted, you're unlikely to need extensive breaks, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 48.2-mile stretch on US 30. Plan your departure time to avoid peak local traffic if you're traveling during a weekday. The $16 fuel estimate suggests this is an economical drive, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Woodburn, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 23 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 1m

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 Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, IN

This is one driving day of about 104.4 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Woodburn, 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 30 for about 48.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, IN

52 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

Fort Wayne, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Woodburn, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Navarre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Bend, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15749688101

Visit website

Etna Green Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Etna Green, Indiana

0.5 mi

The River Coffeehouse Village at Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winona Lake, Indiana

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 21min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

0.5 mi

A Divine Encounter Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

0.5 mi

Cafe Navarre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15749688101

Visit website

Etna Green Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Etna Green, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15748589081

Visit website

The River Coffeehouse Village at Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Winona Lake, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15742691000

Visit website

Creighton's Crazy Egg Cafe & Coffee Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Warsaw, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15742673549

Visit website

Food Court

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Pickles Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia City, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+12602299979

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 3–7 pm

+15742346069

Visit website

Christos Family Dining

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Plymouth, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15749355100

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

A Divine Encounter Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+12604832233

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

The General Deli & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15742864193

Visit website

Five Lakes Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Columbia City, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602125009

Visit website

The Junction Cafe and Home Decor

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia City, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12602249122

Visit website

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

Unity Gardens Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15742222266

Visit website

Generations Adventureplex

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 101 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 101 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | North Webster Road

At end of road, turn right onto North Webster Road

Navigation decision point

5
14.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | SR 930 / East Coliseum Boulevard

Merge onto SR 930 / East Coliseum Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
104.3 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | East Navarre Street

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.32 one way

$32.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.92 $35.84
premium $4.89 $20.09 $40.18
diesel $5.61 $23.05 $46.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.96 $5.01
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.62 $6.68

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Woodburn, IN

Morning in Woodburn on Tuesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bend, IN

Morning in South Bend on Tuesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Warsaw, IN

52 mi in

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

2h 30m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 79% of the route utilizing major US highways like US 30, US 31, and US 33. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 48.2 miles on US 30, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. Expect a consistent driving experience for the most part, characteristic of Midwest highway travel. While not an interstate, these US highways provide a relatively fast and direct connection between Woodburn and South Bend, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 31. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center 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 104.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 101 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (North Webster Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 30m. Total distance: 104.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on US 30. 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 South Bend, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 101 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (North Webster Road): Navigation decision point.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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