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South Bend to Bloomington
Quick answer
The drive from South Bend, IN to Bloomington, IN is approximately 2 hr 54 min covering about 174 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
174 mi
Drive time
2 hr 54 min
Midpoint
40.42°, -86.39°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Bloomington, meeting halfway saves each of you about 87 miles and 87 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
40.4209°, -86.3892°
South Bend and Bloomington are about 174 miles apart — each person drives roughly 87 miles.
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