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Trip from Yorktown, 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 8m

Distance

136.6 mi

220 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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town in Indiana, United States

Yorktown, 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 142.7-mile drive from Yorktown, Indiana, to South Bend, Indiana, will take you approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy experience. This route is best suited for a quick, direct journey within the Midwest. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

68.3 miles from Yorktown, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 54.1 mi 1h 6m
I 69 22.8 mi 24m
South Wabash Street 11.8 mi 17m
East 1000 North 11.1 mi 15m
East State Road 18 6.5 mi 7m
North 500 West 6.4 mi 9m
North Wabash Road 4.8 mi 7m
West McGalliard Road 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 54.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 32

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Kilgore Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Tiger Drive

0.8 mi · 3 min · South Tiger Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto West River Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West River Road
4

Turn right onto South 600 West

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 600 West
5

Continue on North County Road 600 West

1.5 mi · 3 min · North County Road 600 West
6

Turn left onto SR 332

3.3 mi · 5 min · West McGalliard Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
8

Merge onto I 69

23 mi · 24 min · I 69
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
10

Turn left onto SR 18

6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
11

Continue on SR 18

0.2 mi · 14 sec · West Delphi Avenue
12

Continue on SR 18

487 ft · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
13

Turn right onto SR 9; SR 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
14

Turn left onto SR 15

0.6 mi · 49 sec · North Wabash Avenue
15

Continue on SR 15

4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
16

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 187 West
17

Continue on SR 15

12 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
18

Turn left onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Market Street
19

Turn right onto SR 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
20

Continue on SR 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Cass Street
21

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
22

Continue on SR 15

6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
23

Turn left onto SR 16

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
24

Continue on SR 16

11 mi · 15 min · East 1000 North
25

Turn right onto US 31

54 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 31
26

Enter roundabout onto BUS US 31

128 ft · 6 sec · South Michigan Street
27

Continue on BUS US 31

2.5 mi · 6 min · South Michigan Street
28

Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
29

Enter roundabout onto SR 933

124 ft · 7 sec · North Michigan Street
30

Continue on SR 933

454 ft · 17 sec · North Michigan Street
31

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

131 ft · 4 sec · East Navarre Street
32

Arrive at destination

East Navarre Street

Trip Plan

With a total driving time of just under 2.5 hours, this trip from Yorktown to South Bend is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. You can leave any time of day and still arrive with plenty of daylight. Since there's only one stop suggested and no long highway stretches, you can easily complete the 142.7 miles without significant breaks, though you might want to take a brief pause for fuel or a snack. Keep an eye on your surroundings as you navigate the numerous turns on local roads; a quick glance at your GPS before a series of turns on roads like South 600 West will be helpful.

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 68.3 miles from Yorktown, IN, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 30 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 32m

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 Yorktown, 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 Yorktown, IN

This is one driving day of about 136.6 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Yorktown, 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 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Peru, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IN

68 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

Gas City, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.3 miles from Yorktown, 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

Cafe Navarre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Bend, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 142.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15749688101

Visit website

Harvest Moon Deli & Market

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rochester, Indiana

0.7 mi

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Bend, Indiana

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The General Deli & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Bend, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15742864193

Visit website

Nest Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wabash, Indiana

1.6 mi

The Abbey Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Indiana

2.8 mi

Cafe Navarre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 142.7

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15749688101

Visit website

Harvest Moon Deli & Market

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15742235043

Visit website

The Skillet Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.7

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 3–7 pm

+15742346069

Visit website

The Dam Landing

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15742238950

Visit website

9th Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.8

Marion, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+17656644851

Wings Etc.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+15742239464

Visit website

El Cielito Lindo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15742233501

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15747582043

Visit website

The General Deli & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.7

South Bend, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15742864193

Visit website

Nest Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.2

Wabash, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12605689005

Visit website

The Abbey Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.8

Marion, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Ivy Terra Plant Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.2

Plymouth, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Angjelina Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 112.2

Plymouth, Indiana

Mimi's Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Plymouth, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 40.8

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Unity Gardens Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 142.7

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 142.7

Mishawaka, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+15748551095

Visit website

Ruthless Bar & Patio

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15742237884

Visit website

The Breakroom Pub and Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.2

Argos, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15748926845

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 30.6

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 136.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Tiger Drive

Turn left onto South Tiger Drive

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | West River Road

At end of road, turn left onto West River Road

Navigation decision point

6
29.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

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

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
4
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | SR 15 / West Market Street

Turn left onto SR 15 / West Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
136.6 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | East Navarre Street

Turn right onto East Navarre Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.36 one way

$42.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.45 $46.90
premium $4.89 $26.29 $52.57
diesel $5.61 $30.16 $60.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41 0 $14.34 $6.56
Efficient EV 34.2 0 $11.95 $5.46
EV Truck/SUV 54.6 0 $19.12 $8.74

Gas CO2

48 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 16, 2026

Origin

Yorktown, IN

Morning in Yorktown on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bend, IN

Morning in South Bend on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Peru, IN

68 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

22 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 8m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 142.7-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any long stretches of uninterrupted driving on major highways. Instead, the route consists of navigating through smaller roads like South Tiger Drive and West River Road, characterized by frequent turns and local traffic. This driving style means you'll be more engaged behind the wheel, frequently adjusting your course as you make your way through Indiana.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.1 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 0.2 miles in near South Tiger Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Tiger Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 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 Yorktown, IN to South Bend, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

Montpelier

29.9 mi in | ~39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.1 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: at 0.2 miles (South Tiger Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 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 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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