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Road trip from Baton Rouge to South Bend

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ITINERARY

17h 45m964 miles15 stops
1
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127-2816
2
Irish Bayou Castle
3262 Ridgeway Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129-7713
3
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
4
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
5
Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
6
The Quarry at Crystal Springs
1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, MO 63043-0015
7
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
8
The Drop Comedy Club
822 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601-3012
Complete with major renovations and a partnership with the Dew Drop Inn, THE DROP COMEDY CLUB is downtown South Bend's newest, coolest and funniest nightspot. With the schedule full months in advance, THE DROP will be hosting some of the best comedians currently touring the country. Touted as a comedy club for comedians, by comedians, THE DROP brings a mix of well-known comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, FOX, CBS and ABC, along with some of the best rising stand-up comedians from all over the U.S.. With a full bar and restaurant attached to the club, THE DROP is committed to providing entertainment to comedy aficionados and general audiences alike. THE DROP is the premier destination for comedy, as well as being an excellent place for a good time with friends, the perfect date night, or just a place to enjoy tasty food with the lowest priced drinks in town for everyone over 21 years old. Comedians and owners Jonathan Baldizon, Ben Konowitz, Bradford Oman, Zachery Boyce, Jake Wells and Daniel Janicki all agree, "Comedy is something that is never out of demand, and we're dedicated to bringing big laughs to our corner of the Midwest with comedians that everyone will love." Regular shows at THE DROP COMEDY CLUB happen at 9pm Eastern time on Friday and 8pm & 10pm Eastern time on Saturday with tickets costing just $10.
9
Corby's Irish Pub
441 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617-2723
10
Michigan Avenue Bridge
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
11
Boystown
Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
12
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
13
O'Rourke's Public House
1044 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617-1374
14
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - South Bend
1140 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show! The Dinner Detective provides a hilarious evening of murder mystery, a 4-course meal, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Just beware, the killer might be sitting right next to you!
15
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
114 Coleman Morse Ctr University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN 46556-4617
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.0
(8) review
11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127-2816
2
Irish Bayou Castle
New Orleans, Louisiana·
3.0
(5) review
3262 Ridgeway Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129-7713
3
Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
4
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
5
Overton Park
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(92) review
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
6
The Quarry at Crystal Springs
Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.0
(5) review
1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, MO 63043-0015
7
The Chopping Block
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
8
The Drop Comedy Club
South Bend, Indiana·
4.5
(7) review
Complete with major renovations and a partnership with the Dew Drop Inn, THE DROP COMEDY CLUB is downtown South Bend's newest, coolest and funniest nightspot. With the schedule full months in advance, THE DROP will be hosting some of the best comedians currently touring the country. Touted as a comedy club for comedians, by comedians, THE DROP brings a mix of well-known comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, FOX, CBS and ABC, along with some of the best rising stand-up comedians from all over the U.S.. With a full bar and restaurant attached to the club, THE DROP is committed to providing entertainment to comedy aficionados and general audiences alike. THE DROP is the premier destination for comedy, as well as being an excellent place for a good time with friends, the perfect date night, or just a place to enjoy tasty food with the lowest priced drinks in town for everyone over 21 years old. Comedians and owners Jonathan Baldizon, Ben Konowitz, Bradford Oman, Zachery Boyce, Jake Wells and Daniel Janicki all agree, "Comedy is something that is never out of demand, and we're dedicated to bringing big laughs to our corner of the Midwest with comedians that everyone will love." Regular shows at THE DROP COMEDY CLUB happen at 9pm Eastern time on Friday and 8pm & 10pm Eastern time on Saturday with tickets costing just $10.
822 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601-3012
9
Corby's Irish Pub
South Bend, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
441 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617-2723
10
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(985) review
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
11
Boystown
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
Chicago, IL
12
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
13
O'Rourke's Public House
South Bend, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
1044 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617-1374
14
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - South Bend
South Bend, Indiana·
4.5
(7) review
America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show! The Dinner Detective provides a hilarious evening of murder mystery, a 4-course meal, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Just beware, the killer might be sitting right next to you!
1140 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
15
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
South Bend, Indiana·
5.0
(700) review
114 Coleman Morse Ctr University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN 46556-4617

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What's the driving distance between Baton Rouge and South Bend?
The distance is 964 miles
What's the travel time between Baton Rouge and South Bend?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 45m mins in normal traffic
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