Distance from San Jose to South Bend by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to South Bend (IN) is 1910 miles or 3074 kilometers or 1659 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to South Bend is 2244 miles (3612 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 334 miles or 538 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and South Bend is 1910 miles or 3074 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to South Bend, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to South Bend?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN is 4 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to South Bend Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Jose, CA and South Bend, IN
This map shows the distance from San Jose, CA, Usa to South Bend, IN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Jose, California to South Bend, Indiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN

The driving distance from San Jose, California to South Bend, Indiana is 2244 miles or 3612 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN is 2244 miles or 3612 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in South Bend, Indiana.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to South Bend, Indiana is approximately 2244 miles (3612 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 38 to 39 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to South Bend, IN?
The total driving time is 38 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to South Bend take?
San Jose and South Bend are 38 hours 57 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Jose and South Bend

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and South Bend (IN) is 2 Hours.
South Bend time is 2 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in South Bend
2025-12-24, 21:47:05 PST2025-12-24, 23:47:05 CST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and South Bend Indiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Jose, CA and South Bend, IN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2244 mi 3612 km 1948.69 nmi
Straight line distance 1910 mi 3074 km 1659 nmi
Difference 334 mi 538 km 289 nmi

San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
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South Bend Details

South Bend is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 41' 0.2'' Longitude: W 86° 15' 0''
Latitude41.68338
Longitude-86.25001
StateIndiana
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and South Bend, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 75 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 56 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 50 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 45 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 41 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 37 hours 37 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 34 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 32 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 13 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 26 hours 33 minutes