How far is Indianapolis, IN from Winona Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Winona Lake, IN is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Winona Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Winona Lake.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
1791 ft · 34 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Prairie Street
1231 ft · 37 sec · East Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Pope Street
113 m · 10 sec · Pope Street
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Continue on East Smith Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Smith Street
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Turn straight onto East Winona Avenue
2742 ft · 1 min · East Winona Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1722 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Winona Lake.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Clear near Winona Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Winona Lake?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Indianapolis and 56.4 miles from Winona Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Clear near Winona Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Swayzee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swayzee.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Winona Lake. Straight-line distance: 102.33 mi (164.69 km).
#1 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winona Lake
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.2272700, -85.8219300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winona Lake (-85.82193, 41.22727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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