How far is Indianapolis, IN from Winfield, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Winfield, IN is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.91 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.39 mi
205.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.91 mi
Kilometers
225.16 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
70 mi
01h 21m
To Winfield
70 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Winfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Winfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Iowa Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Street

    2623 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 117th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Winfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
107 mi · 77%
I 65 North
28.1 mi · 20%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 1%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East 109th Avenue
0.66 mi
Iowa Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 21m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Winfield?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Indianapolis and 70 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Winfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).

Indianapolis

#1 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Winfield

#2 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Winfield (-87.27531, 41.40531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Winfield, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 03:26:38, although it is 02:26:38 in Winfield.

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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.