Distance from Washington to South Bend by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to South Bend (IN) is 523 miles or 842 kilometers or 454 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to South Bend is 607 miles (978 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 84 miles or 136 km.

Washington to South Bend Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and South Bend, IN
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to South Bend, IN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to South Bend, Indiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to South Bend, IN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to South Bend, Indiana is 607 miles or 978 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to South Bend, IN is 607 miles or 978 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in South Bend, Indiana.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to South Bend, Indiana is approximately 607 miles (978 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to South Bend, IN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to South Bend, IN?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to South Bend take?
Washington and South Bend are 11 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and South Bend

Time difference between Washington (DC) and South Bend (IN) is 1 Hours.
South Bend time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in South Bend
2025-12-18, 22:53:23 EST	2025-12-18, 21:53:23 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and South Bend Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	607 mi	978 km	527.12 nmi
Straight line distance	523 mi	842 km	454 nmi
Difference	84 mi	136 km	73 nmi

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