How far is DeFries Landing, IN from Leesburg, IN?

The driving distance from DeFries Landing, IN to Leesburg, IN is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.54 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.85 mi
7.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.85 mi
Kilometers
7.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.54 mi
Kilometers
10.52 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeFries Landing
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Leesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in DeFries Landing
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From DeFries Landing
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Leesburg
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between DeFries Landing and Leesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeFries Landing and Leesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on EMS D18C Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto EMS D18 Lane

    1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Defreese Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Defreese Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 300 East

    600 ft · 22 sec · North 300 East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 900 North

    3.5 mi · 9 min · East 900 North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Plum Street

    1096 ft · 50 sec · Plum Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    111 m · 16 sec · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DeFries Landing and Leesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 900 North
3.51 mi · 54%
East Defreese Road
1.02 mi · 16%
EMS D18 Lane
0.28 mi · 4%
Plum Street
0.21 mi · 3%
North 300 East
0.11 mi · 2%
Pearl Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 900 North

Turn left onto East 900 North

3.51 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 05m from DeFries Landing
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving DeFries Landing and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DeFries Landing to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from DeFries Landing and 2.9 miles from Leesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeFries Landing and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.

RAIL

Elkhart station

32 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

48 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

58 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

67 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeFries Landing and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 4.85 mi (7.81 km).

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#1 DeFries Landing

DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.7680500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Leesburg

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

Population546
Coordinates41.3319900, -85.8499900
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: EMS D18C Lane (-85.768302, 41.365221)
End: Pearl Street (-85.84992, 41.331991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.73
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.87 $1.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.65 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $5.30 $1.22 $2.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between DeFries Landing and Leesburg. The current time is 05:03:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.