How far is Claypool, IN from DeFries Landing, IN?
The driving distance from Claypool, IN to DeFries Landing, IN is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claypool and DeFries Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claypool and DeFries Landing.
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Start on West Calhoun Street
102 m · 17 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
106 m · 21 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto West Section Street
1302 ft · 57 sec · West Section Street
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Continue on West 700 South
1909 ft · 1 min · West 700 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fisher Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto West 900 North
3.5 mi · 9 min · West 900 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 300 East
600 ft · 22 sec · North 300 East
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Turn left onto East Defreese Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road
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Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane
1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane
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Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane
93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · EMS D18C Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claypool and DeFries Landing.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Detroit Street
Turn left onto South Detroit Street
8.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Claypool and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claypool to DeFries Landing?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Claypool and 11.2 miles from DeFries Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claypool and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claypool and DeFries Landing. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.95 km).
#1 Claypool
Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 430 |
| Coordinates | 41.1292100, -85.8805500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeFries Landing
DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3658800, -85.7680500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeFries Landing (-85.76805, 41.36588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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