How far is La Fontaine, IN from Urbana, IN?
The driving distance from La Fontaine, IN to Urbana, IN is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Fontaine and Urbana.
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Start on South Old State Rd 15
39 m · 8 sec · South Old State Rd 15
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Turn left onto West Kendall Street
1312 ft · 58 sec · West Kendall Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn right onto Manchester Avenue
7 mi · 11 min · Manchester Avenue
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Fontaine and Urbana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Wabash Street
Turn right onto South Wabash Street
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 La Fontaine and Mostly Sunny near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Fontaine to Urbana?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from La Fontaine and 8.9 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Fontaine and Mostly Sunny near Urbana.
Stop Ideas Near Wabash
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 Wabash.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Fontaine and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 15.95 mi (25.67 km).
#1 La Fontaine
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 810 |
| Coordinates | 40.6739300, -85.7213700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbana
Urbana is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8983800, -85.7927600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-85.79276, 40.89838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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